Le Roy, IL to North Peoria, IL is 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m via I 74, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, making it a straightforward option for connecting these two Midwest communities. Given the brief travel time and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip. You'll primarily be on the interstate, so expect a consistent pace for the majority of the drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
56.4 mi
1h 1m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
South Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
<1m
North Walnut Street
0.4 mi
<1m
West Washington Street
0.1 mi
<1m
West Cedar Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
North West Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
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 Le Roy, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on CR 21
127 ft·8 sec·North West Street
2
Turn left onto US 150
177 ft·3 sec·West Washington Street
3
Continue on US 150
409 ft·6 sec·West Washington Street
4
Continue on US 150
0.4 mi·34 sec·North Walnut Street
5
Continue on US 150
358 ft·6 sec·West Cedar Street
6
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·South Chestnut Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
8
Merge onto I 74
21 mi·22 min·I 74
9
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi·30 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
12
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
13
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Le Roy, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 150 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto US 150 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip|~0m in|South Chestnut Street
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.6 mi into trip|~25m in|I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
51.1 mi into trip|~56m 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
57.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m 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
$9.08 one way
$18.15 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$10.00
$20.00
premium
$4.81
$11.26
$22.52
diesel
$5.40
$12.66
$25.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.8
0
$6.25
$2.86
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.21
$2.38
EV Truck/SUV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 25, 2026
Origin
Le Roy, IL
Late night
in Le Roy on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
ENE 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Late night
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
E 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
43°F
Bloomington, IL
30 mi in
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
1 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
1h 8m 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?
This drive is almost entirely on the interstate, with 95% of the 59.5 miles on highways. You'll be on I 74 for a substantial stretch of 56.4 miles, offering a consistent cruising experience. As you approach North Peoria, you'll transition from the interstate to surface roads like North Knoxville Avenue and East McClure Avenue. Expect a noticeable change in pace and traffic density as you leave the highway environment.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.4 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Knoxville Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 150 / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 150 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
The longest stretch is about 56.4 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 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
