Grant Park, IL to North Peoria, IL is 140.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 57 minutes via I 55 and I 74, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, making it a straightforward drive through Illinois. With most of the travel on major highways, it's a practical option for a quick trip. Expect a mostly highway profile, so it's less about scenic detours and more about efficient travel. This route is well-suited for a single day of driving.
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
70.4 miles from Grant Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
53 mi
56m
I 74
34.1 mi
37m
Livingston Road
11.7 mi
17m
IL 1
11.3 mi
16m
County Road 0
9.7 mi
14m
West Route 17
7.7 mi
11m
Dixie Highway
6.2 mi
10m
East Court Street
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 53 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,645 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,898
Quietest
2 AM
~103 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 35 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant Park, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on Maple Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Maple Street
2
Turn right onto IL 1; IL 17
6.2 mi·10 min·Dixie Highway
3
Continue on IL 1; IL 17
11 mi·16 min·IL 1; IL 17
4
Turn straight onto IL 17
3.0 mi·5 min·East Court Street
5
Continue on IL 17
0.3 mi·25 sec·Court Street
6
Continue on IL 17
0.5 mi·46 sec·West Station Street
7
Continue on IL 17
9.7 mi·14 min·County Road 0
8
Continue on IL 17
7.7 mi·11 min·West Route 17
9
Continue on IL 17
12 mi·17 min·Livingston Road
10
Continue on IL 17
0.4 mi·40 sec·East 3200 North Road
11
Turn left
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
12
Merge onto I 55
53 mi·56 min·I 55
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: PeoriaUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 74
27 mi·29 min·I 74
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
17
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
18
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 57 minute duration, leaving Grant Park in the morning allows ample time to reach North Peoria with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $21, you have flexibility in your timing. The longest stretch without exiting is 53 miles on I 55, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you begin that segment. Consider leaving early to avoid any potential commuter traffic near larger towns, especially as you get closer to Peoria.
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 70.4 miles from Grant Park, IL, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53 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 31 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 27m
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 Grant Park, 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 Grant Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Grant Park, 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 55 for about 53 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 51 and 139.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
51 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Turn left toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
51.4 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
104.4 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
132.4 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
139.1 mi into trip|~2h 54m 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
$21.48 one way
$42.96 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$23.66
$47.32
premium
$4.81
$26.64
$53.28
diesel
$5.40
$29.95
$59.90
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: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
EV Truck/SUV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 26, 2026
Origin
Grant Park, IL
Morning
in Grant Park on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
62°F
Pontiac, IL
70 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
5 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 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 75% of this 140.8-mile trip on highways, covering a longest stretch of 53 miles on I 55. The transition from primarily highway driving to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination in North Peoria. Expect a good number of exits and merges as you navigate these interstates, particularly on I 55.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 51 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grant Park, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 57m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51 miles: Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.4 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 57m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 53 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 51 miles: Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.4 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.
