Origin
Le Roy, IL
Late night in Le Roy on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Le Roy, IL to Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
57.5 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Le Roy, IL
Rangoni Gianluca
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
Le Roy, IL to Peoria, IL is 57.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via I-74, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. Given its short duration and primary highway use, it's ideal for a quick day trip or a simple leg of a longer journey. You'll find the route is efficient, designed for straightforward travel between these points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 55.7 mi | 1h |
| South Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spalding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Cedar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 55.7 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy, IL and 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
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
12
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
13
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.3 — 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
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
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
IL 29
Take the exit onto IL 29 toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
5
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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 route is almost entirely highway, with 97% of the 57.5 miles on I-74. You'll experience a long stretch of 55.7 miles on I-74 before transitioning to surface streets. The drive offers a consistent cruising experience for most of the trip, with the final portion involving exits and local road navigation as you approach Peoria.
97% 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: 55.7 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and South Chestnut Street. 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m 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 22.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.1 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 22.6 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.1 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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