Macomb to Peoria is 75.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via US 24, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, taking you through the Midwest region. Expect a trip that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more grounded travel experience compared to interstate cruising. It's a straightforward route, perfect for a day trip or a simple connection between these two Illinois cities without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Macomb, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East 2100th Street
21.4 mi
32m
US 24
18.1 mi
26m
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi
21m
North 1200th Road
6 mi
8m
East Avenue E
3.6 mi
5m
East Jackson Street
2.8 mi
3m
Southwest Adams Street
2.2 mi
3m
Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
East 2100th Street
— 21.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Lafayette Street
39 ft·1 sec·North Lafayette Street
2
Continue on West Side Square
0.2 mi·25 sec·West Side Square
3
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi·3 min·East Jackson Street
4
Continue on US 136
6.0 mi·8 min·North 1200th Road
5
Turn right onto US 136
21 mi·32 min·East 2100th Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 24; IL 100
4.6 mi·6 min·US 24; IL 100
7
Turn right onto US 24; IL 97
3.6 mi·5 min·East Avenue E
8
Continue on US 24; IL 78
14 mi·20 min·US 24; IL 78
9
Continue on US 24
186 ft·7 sec·West Valley View Drive
10
Turn right onto US 24; IL 9
0.1 mi·13 sec·West Valleyview Drive
11
Continue on US 24; IL 9
18 mi·21 min·East Valley View Drive
12
Continue on US 24
1.0 mi·1 min·McKinley Avenue
13
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Southwest Adams Street
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi·2 min·Southwest Washington Street
15
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 116
463 ft·13 sec·MacArthur Highway
16
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Southwest Adams Street
17
Continue on Northeast Adams Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Northeast Adams Street
18
Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
452 ft·20 sec·Spalding Avenue
19
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi·16 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, single-day drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and potential spontaneous stops along the way, though no specific stops are indicated on this route. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, filling up before you leave Macomb should be sufficient. Pay attention as you approach Peoria, as the transition from rural roads to the urban environment will require increased awareness.
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 37.7 miles from Macomb, IL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.4 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Macomb, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Macomb, IL
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Macomb, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East 2100th Street for about 21.4 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 75.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Jackson Street
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip|~12m in|US 136 / East 2100th Street
Turn right onto US 136 / East 2100th Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.4 mi into trip|~44m in|US 24; IL 100
At end of road, turn left onto US 24; IL 100
Navigation decision point
4
35 mi into trip|~51m in|US 24; IL 97 / East Avenue E
Turn right onto US 24; IL 97 / East Avenue E
Navigation decision point
5
75.3 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.80 one way
$23.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.96
$25.92
premium
$4.89
$14.53
$29.06
diesel
$5.61
$16.67
$33.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.93
$3.62
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.61
$3.02
EV Truck/SUV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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 20, 2026
Origin
Macomb, IL
Late night
in Macomb on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night
in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Havana, IL
38 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
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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 24% on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of 21.4 miles on East 2100th Street before transitioning to US 24. Expect to navigate through more local traffic and intersections as you move from rural segments to areas closer to Peoria.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on East 2100th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Jackson 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 48m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 136 / East 2100th Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 24; IL 100): Navigation decision point.
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
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on East 2100th Street. 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: at 0.2 miles (East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (US 136 / East 2100th Street): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 24; IL 100): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, IL before heading back.
