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Trip from Hebron, IL to Peoria, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

175.2 mi

282 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

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 McHenry County, Illinois, United States of America

Hebron, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

This 175.2-mile drive from Hebron, Illinois, to Peoria, Illinois, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 29 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing I-39, IL-29, and I-80. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $27, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent driving experience. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is well-suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

87.6 miles from Hebron, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 39 63.6 mi 1h 8m
IL 29 32.6 mi 38m
I 80 16.7 mi 17m
West Brink Street 12.4 mi 17m
Maple Avenue 10.8 mi 15m
I 180 8.7 mi 9m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 8.3 mi 8m
North Galena Road 7.3 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 39 — 63.6 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Prairie Avenue

119 ft · 7 sec · Prairie Avenue
2

Turn right onto IL 47

226 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto IL 173

11 mi · 15 min · Maple Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 14; IL 173

0.5 mi · 49 sec · North Division Street
5

Turn right onto IL 173

12 mi · 17 min · West Brink Street
6

Continue on IL 173

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 173
7

Continue on IL 173

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Merge onto I 39; I 90; US 51

8.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

0.8 mi · 52 sec · I 39; US 51
Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
11

Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 39; US 20; US 51
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 39; US 51
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
14

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 17 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
16

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180
17

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min
Toward Peoria
18

Continue on IL 29

33 mi · 38 min · IL 29
19

Continue on IL 29

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
20

Continue on IL 29

1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Adams Street
21

Continue on IL 29

1.7 mi · 2 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 29-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Hebron to maximize your time in Peoria. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 175.2 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. The estimated fuel cost of $27 is quite reasonable, but it's always wise to check your fuel gauge before heading out, especially before embarking on the 63.6-mile stretch on I-39. Keep an eye on road conditions, particularly if traveling during inclement weather, as highway travel can be affected.

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 87.6 miles from Hebron, IL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 39 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.6 miles or 1h 45m 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 48m

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 Hebron, 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 Hebron, IL

This is one driving day of about 175.2 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Hebron, 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 39 for about 63.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, IL

88 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

Harlem, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.6 miles from Hebron, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 39 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 175.2

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 175.2

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

El Rey Del Taco Mendota

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.6

Mendota, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18155397100

Grubsteakers Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.6

Rochelle, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18155623430

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 175.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 175.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 175.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 175.2

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 175.2

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 175.2

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 175.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 175.2

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Midway Village Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 37.5

Rockford, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18153979112

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 130.3 — 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 | IL 47 / Main Street

Turn right onto IL 47 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
39.7 mi into trip | ~54m in | I 39; US 51

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51 toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
6
103.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
5
103.9 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
130.3 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Peoria

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.39 one way

$54.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.07 $60.15
premium $4.89 $33.72 $67.43
diesel $5.61 $38.68 $77.36

Estimated Tolls: $0.58

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (8.3 mi) $0.58

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: 61.3 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 52.6 0 $18.40 $8.41
Efficient EV 43.8 0 $15.33 $7.01
EV Truck/SUV 70.1 0 $24.53 $11.21

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 17, 2026

Origin

Hebron, IL

Morning in Hebron on Sunday

Local time

11:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Sunday

Local time

11:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

ESE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

52°F

Peru, IL

88 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

10 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 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the journey on interstates. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 63.6 miles on I-39, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While the bulk of the route involves higher speeds on major roadways, you will transition to IL-29, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. Overall, anticipate a continuous journey primarily on well-maintained highways.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.6 mi on I 39.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 39 and IL 29. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 47 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 47 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.3 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 Hebron, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Des Moines along the way.

Des Moines

103.3 mi in | ~2h 2m

About the Cities

Starting in Hebron, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1895

Arriving in Peoria, IL

Full guide →

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.

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 29m. Total distance: 175.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.6 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.58 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial 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: near the start (IL 47 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.7 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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