Origin
Loves Park, IL
Morning in Loves Park on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loves Park, IL to North 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
2h 49m
Distance
141 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loves Park, IL
Vera Arsic
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Loves Park to North Peoria is 141 miles and takes about 2h 49m via I 39 and I 80, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours, suitable for a single-day excursion.
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
70.5 miles from Loves Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 39 | 59.3 mi | 1h 3m |
| IL 29 | 32.6 mi | 38m |
| I 80 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| I 180 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| North Galena Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| North Alpine Road | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| East Riverside Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East War Memorial Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 39
— 59.3 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loves Park, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on IL 251
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Riverside Boulevard
3
Turn right onto North Alpine Road
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Alpine Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward South Alpine Road
5
Merge onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 39; US 51
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 39; US 51
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 59B
Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
9
Merge onto I 80
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
11
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 180
12
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward Peoria
13
Continue on IL 29
33 mi
·
38 min
·
IL 29
14
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Galena Road
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
16
Merge onto US 150
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East War Memorial Drive
17
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Prospect Road
18
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East McClure Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
For this relatively short drive of under 3 hours, leaving in the morning offers the most flexibility. You'll want to factor in the $22 fuel cost for your budget. Since it's a single-day trip, consider a brief stop around the halfway point if needed, though the drive is manageable without one. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the main interstates, as services might become less frequent. Aim to leave Loves Park with a full tank to ensure a smooth drive to North Peoria.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Loves Park, IL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.3 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 15m
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 Loves 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 Loves Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 141 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Loves Park, 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 59.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Loves Park, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 96.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Riverside Boulevard
Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left toward South Alpine Road
Navigation decision point
Toward South Alpine Road
6
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
96.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.04 one way
$44.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.77 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
North Peoria, IL
Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Washburn, IL
71 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
5 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
2h 49m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 83% of the drive on interstates. Expect a continuous stretch of 59.3 miles on I 39. The majority of the route is mostly highway, so you'll likely notice a consistent flow of traffic and fewer intersections until you approach your destination. The transition to IL 29 will mark the end of the primary interstate portion.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.3 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Riverside Boulevard.
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 141 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles (East Riverside Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
924 ft
466 ft
Total Climb
448 ft
Total Descent
541 ft
Highest Point
924 ft
~50.4 mi in
Elevation Range
458 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Loves Park, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Des Moines and Peoria.
Des Moines
69.3 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Peoria
96.3 mi in
|
~1h 52m
About the Cities
Starting in Loves Park, IL
Full guide →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 2h 49m. Total distance: 141 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.3 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. 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: at 0.3 miles (East Riverside Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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