Ingalls Park to North Peoria is 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 29m via I-55, I-74, and I-80, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Illinois, moving from one part of the Midwest to another. Given its short duration and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it a convenient way to connect these two points without much fuss, making it a solid option for a quick hop across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
66.3 miles from Ingalls Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
86.6 mi
1h 33m
I 74
34.1 mi
37m
I 80
8.5 mi
10m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
South Briggs Street
0.5 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
East Washington Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,093 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,450
Quietest
2 AM
~146 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 43 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 Ingalls Park, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on East Washington Street
60 ft·8 sec·East Washington Street
2
Turn left onto CH 54
0.5 mi·1 min·South Briggs Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
4
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi·10 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 126AToward I 55 South: Saint Louis
6
Merge onto I 55
87 mi·1 hr 33 min·I 55
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: PeoriaUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 74
27 mi·29 min·I 74
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
11
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
12
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2h 29m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight. With only 132.6 miles, you won't need to plan for extensive stops, but a quick break around the halfway point is always a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is around $20, so make sure you start with a full tank or know where your next refueling opportunity is. Since this is a short, mostly highway trip, you have flexibility if you decide to leave a bit later or take a slightly longer break.
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 66.3 miles from Ingalls Park, IL, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 14m 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
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 Ingalls 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 Ingalls Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Ingalls Park, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 86.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 96.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
9.3 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 126A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
9.6 mi into trip|~13m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
96.2 mi into trip|~1h 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
$20.23 one way
$40.46 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$22.28
$44.56
premium
$4.81
$25.09
$50.18
diesel
$5.40
$28.21
$56.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.60
$5.30
EV Truck/SUV
53
0
$18.56
$8.49
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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 24, 2026
Origin
Ingalls Park, IL
Afternoon
in Ingalls Park on Sunday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Rain Showers
WNW 10 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
WNW 9 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
65°F
El Paso, IL
66 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on the interstate, with 97% of the 132.6 miles being highway. You'll be on I-55 for the longest stretch, covering 86.6 miles consecutively. The transition to surface roads will happen late in your trip, closer to North Peoria. Expect consistent cruising speeds and numerous exits as you approach your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 132.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 132.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 North 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
