Origin
Knoxville, IL
Afternoon in Knoxville on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knoxville, 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
48m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knoxville, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Knoxville and Peoria, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 41.9 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 48 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or heavy travel fatigue. With a fuel budget of roughly $6, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Both cities are firmly rooted in the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel as you transition from one local hub to the next.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 38.5 mi | 42m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 150 / IL 97 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 38.5 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Market Street
129 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 150
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 150
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 150 / IL 97
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
5
Merge onto I 74
38 mi
·
42 min
·
I 74
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
7
Continue on Fayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayette Street
8
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Knoxville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 150 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 150 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 150 / US 150 / IL 97
At end of road, turn left onto US 150 / US 150 / IL 97
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East: Peoria
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
4
40.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
4
41.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Afternoon in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 92% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate East Main Street and Fayette Street briefly before settling into the primary leg of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch consists of 38.5 miles on I-74, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the drive. Expect a utilitarian experience where the road prioritizes efficiency over scenic winding paths. It is a classic interstate-focused drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 150 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Knoxville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 48m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 150 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 150 / US 150 / IL 97): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Knoxville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1831
Top landmarks
- • Knox County Courthouse — former courthouse and adjacent in Knoxville, Illinois, USA; now a city hall
- • Knox County Jail — former jail in Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois
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 48m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 150 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 150 / US 150 / IL 97): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, IL before heading back.
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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