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Trip from Mahomet, IL to Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

79.6 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Illinois, United States

Mahomet, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

This 79.6-mile drive from Mahomet, IL to Peoria, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Given the short duration and focus on major highways, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be spending about 98% of your time on highways, making it a very efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $12, which is quite economical. This drive primarily traverses the Midwest, staying within Illinois, and offers a direct connection between these two communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 78.2 mi 1h 25m
North Lombard Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.2 mi 1m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
County Road 400 East <0.1 mi <1m
Spalding Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 78.2 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mahomet, IL and Peoria, IL.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto IL 47

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Lombard Street
3

Continue on IL 47

483 ft · 12 sec · County Road 400 East
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 74 West: Bloomington
5

Merge onto I 74

44 mi · 46 min · I 74
6

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
8

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
9

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
10

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Normal, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Normal, IL

40 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

Empire, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Mahomet, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 miles.

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 79.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 47 / North Lombard Street

Turn left onto IL 47 / North Lombard Street

Navigation decision point

4
44.8 mi into trip | ~49m 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
73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
79.5 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.44 one way

$24.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.66 $27.33
premium $4.89 $15.32 $30.64
diesel $5.61 $17.57 $35.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
EV Truck/SUV 31.8 0 $11.14 $5.09

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Mahomet, IL

Morning in Mahomet on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Clear

SE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 17 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Clear

ESE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 17 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip. With 98% of the 79.6 miles on highways, including a significant stretch of 78.2 miles on I-74, this route prioritizes speed and directness. The main roads you'll utilize are I-74, North Lombard Street, and East Main Street, indicating a shift from interstate to more local thoroughfares closer to your destination. This means you'll experience a consistent driving pace for most of the journey, with a brief transition at the end.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.2 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Lombard Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 47 / North Lombard Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mahomet, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 1h 28m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 47 / North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.8 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 73.2 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 28m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.2 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: at 0.2 miles (IL 47 / North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.8 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 73.2 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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