Trip from Green Oaks, IL to 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

3h 40m

Distance

188.9 mi

304 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 28m ★

6 AM

3h 41m

8 AM

4h 6m

10 AM

3h 50m

12 PM

3h 47m

3 PM

3h 51m

5 PM

4h 5m

8 PM

3h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

This 188.9-mile drive from Green Oaks, IL, to Peoria, IL, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. It's a highway-focused experience, with 78% of the journey on major interstates like the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway, and I-74. Budget around $30 for fuel, and plan for just one stop along the way. Given the relatively short duration and highway nature, this route is best tackled in one go, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Midwest for the entirety of this trip.

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

94.5 miles from Green Oaks, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Adlai Stevenson Expressway	113 mi	2h 6m
Tri-State Tollway	37.8 mi	46m
I 74	33.4 mi	36m
Atkinson Road	1.1 mi	4m
Saint Marys Road	0.7 mi	1m
East Park Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
IL 29	0.2 mi	<1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Adlai Stevenson Expressway — 113 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Oaks, IL and Peoria, IL.

Start on Atkinson Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Atkinson Road

Turn left onto Saint Marys Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Saint Marys Road

Turn left onto IL 176

0.4 mi · 42 sec · East Park Avenue

Continue on IL 176

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Rockland Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 94 Toll East: Indiana

Merge onto I 94

9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

23 mi · 28 min · Tri-State Tollway

Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 23 Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 55

113 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 74

27 mi · 29 min · I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29

Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 40-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day in Peoria. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $30, pacing yourself is easy. The longest stretch on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway means you can cover significant ground before needing to think about a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the latter half of the 188.9 miles, to ensure a smooth arrival.

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 94.5 miles from Green Oaks, IL, or about 1h 55m 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 42 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.5 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Green Oaks, 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 Green Oaks, IL

This is one driving day of about 188.9 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Green Oaks, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

94 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

Downers Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.5 miles from Green Oaks, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113 miles.

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 · home stretch

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Topaz Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burr Ridge, Illinois

1.3 mi

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.2 mi

Best coffee break

Hansa Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Libertyville, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18472268815

Visit website

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shorewood, Illinois

1.9 mi

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shorewood, Illinois

2.8 mi

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Topaz Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16306541616

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304554003

Visit website

Cafe Mirage

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Schiller Park, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18476782614

Visit website

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13096431218

Visit website

Cafe Fontana

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Pontiac, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18154192011

Visit website

Hansa Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Libertyville, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18472268815

Visit website

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17792421902

Visit website

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

The Happy Crab Mobile Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Minooka, Illinois

+18155928941

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Normal, Illinois

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

The Wine Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Wilmington, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18154769009

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 154.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare

39.2 mi into trip | ~52m 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.

40.5 mi into trip | ~53m 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

41.1 mi into trip | ~54m 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

154.5 mi into trip | ~3h 2m 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

$29.53 one way

$59.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$32.43	$64.85
premium	$4.89	$36.35	$72.70
diesel	$5.61	$41.71	$83.41

Estimated Tolls: $2.26

Tri-state Tollway (37.8 mi) $2.26

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

$30

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.7	$19.83	$9.07
Efficient EV	47.2	$16.53	$7.56
EV Truck/SUV	75.6	$26.45	$12.09

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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 21, 2026

Origin

Green Oaks, IL

Late night in Green Oaks on Tuesday

Local time

3:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Late night in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

3:53 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

4 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 40m 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.

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 ~42 min detour Free near mile 39.1

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 78% of the 188.9 miles on major interstate roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 113 miles, primarily on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This means consistent speeds and a straightforward path for most of the journey. While the profile suggests a focus on efficient travel, be prepared for the typical characteristics of long-distance highway driving as you transition through different sections of the expressways and into I-74.

78% 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: 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 Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 188.9 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 11.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 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.

Between Green Oaks, IL and Peoria, IL, road signs point toward O'hare and St. Louis.

O'hare

11.8 mi in | ~17m | via I 294

St. Louis

40.5 mi in | ~53m

About the Cities

Arriving in Peoria, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1680

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

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 3h 40m. Total distance: 188.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). 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 $2.26 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.

Yes — we found about 19 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.

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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Peoria, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Green Oaks, IL to Peoria, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

Hansa Coffee Roasters

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

Topaz Café

Haddad's Restaurant

One World

Capri Ristorante

Cafe Mirage

Eggcellent Cafe

Cafe Fontana

Hansa Coffee Roasters

Kafe De Kasa

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

The Happy Crab Mobile Coffee Bar

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Lake Forest Oasis

Hinsdale Oasis

Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Westbound

Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Eastbound

Limestone Rest Area (Southbound)

Limestone Rest Area (Northbound)

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Greater Chicago Truck Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Rest Area

Prairie Trail Park

The Wine Cafe

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Green Oaks, IL

Peoria, IL

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 40m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Peoria, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?