Traveling from Glenview to Peoria covers 175.5 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 56 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan on this being a focused, one-day excursion rather than a multi-day trek. Budget roughly $26 for fuel to complete the journey through the Illinois Midwest. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will want to stay alert behind the wheel as you navigate the local roads. It is a straightforward trip that works well for a single day of travel, provided you are prepared for the steady pace of surface streets.
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
87.5 miles from Glenview, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Glenview, IL and Peoria, IL.
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Start on Glenayre Drive
282 ft·19 sec·Glenayre Drive
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At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
340 ft·18 sec·Glenayre Drive
3
Turn left onto Glenview Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Glenview Road
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Turn left onto IL 43
1.2 mi·1 min·Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
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Continue on IL 43; IL 58
1.3 mi·2 min·North Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on IL 43
0.9 mi·1 min·North Waukegan Road
7
Turn left onto IL 43
1.0 mi·1 min·Harlem Avenue
8
Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.2 mi·6 min·West Touhy Avenue
9
Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
184 ft·3 sec·South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 294 South: Indiana
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Merge onto I 294
11 mi·14 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi·5 min·Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi·1 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 23Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 55
113 mi·2 hr 6 min·Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: PeoriaUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 74
27 mi·29 min·I 74
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi·7 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
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Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi·23 sec·IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
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Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft·20 sec·Spalding Avenue
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Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi·16 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, you should prioritize leaving early in the day to avoid navigation fatigue. Plan for at least one stop during your nearly three-hour drive to stretch your legs and reset, as the constant turns can be more taxing than highway travel. Because you are relying on local roads, keep your GPS updated to ensure you don't miss a turn on the winding path through Illinois. Since fuel costs for the trip are estimated at $26, filling up before you depart Glenview will keep your journey simple. Embracing the flexibility of this route allows you to adjust your pace as needed, making it a manageable day trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.5 miles from Glenview, IL, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113 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 38 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.5 miles or 1h 47m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glenview, 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 Glenview, IL
This is one driving day of about 174.9 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Glenview, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 113 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 140.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Glenayre Drive
At end of road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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25.2 mi into trip|~37m in|I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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26.4 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
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27.1 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
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140.5 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.34 one way
$54.69 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.02
$60.04
premium
$4.89
$33.66
$67.32
diesel
$5.61
$38.62
$77.23
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Tri-state Tollway
(17.5 mi)$1.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.5
0
$18.36
$8.40
Efficient EV
43.7
0
$15.30
$7.00
EV Truck/SUV
70
0
$24.49
$11.19
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Glenview, IL
Morning
in Glenview on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Morning
in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
6 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
3h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 24.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than your typical interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Glenayre Drive, Glenview Road, and Waukegan Road, creating a turn-heavy environment that demands your constant attention. With the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 0 miles on Glenayre Drive, the journey is defined by frequent transitions and technical navigation. This is a practical, local-focused drive that requires you to stay engaged with your surroundings at every turn. Prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that keeps you off the major expressways for the entire 175.5-mile duration.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Glenayre Drive.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 174.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 25.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Glenview, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Louis along the way.
Glenview is a town of some 45,000 people in suburban Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicagoland area. Once home to the Glenview Naval Air Station, the 1,121-acre facility was turned over to the local government and was redeveloped as The Glen, one of Glenview's prime residential and commercial areas.
Top landmarks
•Kohl Children's Museum — children's museum in Illinois, United States
Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.
Top landmarks
•Madison Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
•Hotel Père Marquette — hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
•Illinois Waterway Project Office — U.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 174.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.05 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Peoria, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenayre Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 25.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Peoria, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
