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Trip from Gilman, IL to North Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

99.7 mi

160 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Gilman, IL

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Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Gilman, IL to North Peoria, IL is 99.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m via County Road 1700 N, East 830 North Road, and East 825 North Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest's familiar flat terrain. Expect a local feel for the entirety of the journey, as this route doesn't utilize any major highways. It's a straightforward, relatively short trip perfect for a single day, offering a direct connection between these two points without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.9 miles from Gilman, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 34.1 mi 37m
I 55 22.5 mi 24m
County Road 1700 N 16.8 mi 23m
East 3100 North Road 6.8 mi 9m
East 800 North Road 5 mi 6m
East 825 North Road 2.7 mi 3m
East Oak Street 2.1 mi 4m
East 830 North Road 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 34.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilman, IL and North Peoria, IL.

1

Start on US 24; US 45

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Crescent Street
2

Turn right onto US 24

17 mi · 23 min · County Road 1700 N
3

Continue on US 24

2.0 mi · 2 min · East 830 North Road
4

Continue on US 24

2.7 mi · 3 min · East 825 North Road
5

Continue on US 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Wabash Street
6

Continue on US 24

1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
7

Continue on US 24

2.6 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
8

Continue on US 24

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Oak Street
9

Continue on US 24

2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
10

Continue on US 24

6.4 mi · 8 min · East 3100 North Road
11

Continue on US 24

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Cemetery Avenue
12

Continue on US 24

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East 3100 North Road
13

Turn left

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
14

Merge onto I 55

23 mi · 24 min · I 55
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on I 74

27 mi · 29 min · I 74
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.7 mi · 8 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
19

Turn straight onto IL 40

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Knoxville Avenue
20

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 8m duration and 99.7-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave when it suits you best. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of approximately $13, you have flexibility. The turn-heavy nature of the route means paying close attention to your GPS or maps is key. A practical tip: ensure your fuel tank is at least half full before departing Gilman, as the local road segments might have fewer readily available gas stations compared to major highways.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.9 miles from Gilman, IL, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 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 22 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.9 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

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 Gilman, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Gilman, IL

This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Gilman, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 34.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

50 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

Forrest, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Gilman, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Crossroads Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gilman, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157075200

Visit website

Lucy's Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gilman, Illinois

1 mi

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.8 mi

Crossroads Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157075200

Visit website

Lucy's Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18152657625

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Hummingbird Coffee House

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Piper City, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18153519300

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fairbury, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484273

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 40.3 and 98 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
40.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Turn left toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
40.7 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
91.3 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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
4
98 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.59 one way

$31.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.11 $34.23
premium $4.89 $19.19 $38.37
diesel $5.61 $22.01 $44.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79
Efficient EV 24.9 0 $8.72 $3.99
EV Truck/SUV 39.9 0 $13.96 $6.38

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Gilman, IL

Morning in Gilman on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

6:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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 8m 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 characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on county roads, meaning frequent turns and a more intimate experience with the local landscape. There isn't a 'longest stretch' data point provided, suggesting that you should anticipate consistent changes in direction and road segments. The journey will feel more like a series of connected backroads rather than a continuous flow on a single highway, requiring your attention to navigation throughout.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 40.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gilman, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 8m with 57% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.1 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: at 40.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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