Origin
Georgetown, IL
Morning in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, IL to North Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
132.7 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, IL
Tom Fisk
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Georgetown, IL to North Peoria, IL is 132.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m via I 74, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, taking you across the Midwest region on a predominantly highway route. With a high percentage of highway driving, you'll cover ground efficiently. It's a straightforward trip, well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.4 miles from Georgetown, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 121.3 mi | 2h 12m |
| Georgetown Road | 9 mi | 13m |
| North Knoxville Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East McClure Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 121.3 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West West Street
55 ft
·
8 sec
·
West West Street
3
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Georgetown Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 74 West
6
Merge onto I 74
86 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
10
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
11
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 31m duration, leaving Georgetown, IL in the morning allows ample time to reach North Peoria, IL before evening. The drive is efficient, so you likely won't need more than one planned stop for fuel or a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without exits is over 121 miles on I 74. This trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for departure time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.4 miles from Georgetown, IL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Georgetown, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Georgetown, IL
This is one driving day of about 132.7 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Georgetown, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 121.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.4 miles from Georgetown, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West West Street
Turn right onto West West Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road
Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West
4
95.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
124.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.75 one way
$41.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.78 | $45.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.54 | $51.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.58 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Empire, IL
66 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 91% of the 132.7 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 121.3 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising pace for the majority of your travel, with a change in road type and potentially more frequent exits as you approach the Peoria area. Georgetown Road and North Knoxville Avenue will be your final approach.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.3 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Georgetown Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West West Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West West Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
824 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
270 ft
Total Descent
304 ft
Highest Point
824 ft
~85.3 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Georgetown, IL
Full guide →Founded 1826
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 132.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 121.3 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West West Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 150; IL 1 / Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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