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Trip from Maple Park, IL to North Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

134.6 mi

217 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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Downtown Maple Park, IL, IL

Maple Park, IL

정규송 Nui MALAMA

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Maple Park, IL to North Peoria, IL is 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m via I 39 and IL 29, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, traveling solely through Illinois. You'll spend a good portion of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward trip. With a total duration under three hours, this is an easy one-day drive, perfect for a quick getaway or a visit between these two Illinois locations.

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

67.3 miles from Maple Park, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 39 38 mi 40m
IL 29 32.6 mi 38m
I 80 16.7 mi 17m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 15.6 mi 16m
I 180 8.7 mi 9m
North Galena Road 7.3 mi 10m
IL 38 6.5 mi 9m
Peace Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 39 — 38 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Park, IL and North Peoria, IL.

1

Start on CR 23

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto CR 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · East County Line Road
3

Turn right onto IL 38

6.5 mi · 9 min · IL 38
4

Turn left onto Peace Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Peace Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
6

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

16 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
8

Merge onto I 39; US 51

38 mi · 40 min · I 39; US 51
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 59B Toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
10

Merge onto I 80

17 mi · 17 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
12

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180
13

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min
Toward Peoria
14

Continue on IL 29

33 mi · 38 min · IL 29
15

Continue on IL 29

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
16

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
17

Merge onto US 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · East War Memorial Drive
18

Turn left onto North Prospect Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Prospect Road
19

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East McClure Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 39m duration, leaving Maple Park, IL in the morning will get you to North Peoria, IL well before lunchtime. You'll need approximately $21 for fuel, so ensure your tank is full before departing. There's one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break to stretch your legs. The longest stretch without a major exit is 38 miles on I 39, so keep an eye on your fuel level before entering that segment.

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 67.3 miles from Maple Park, IL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 30 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m

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 Maple 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 Maple Park, IL

This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Maple 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 38 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Spring Bay, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spring Bay, IL

67 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.

Popular next leg

Spring Bay, IL to North Peoria, IL

11.7 mi · 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Flagg, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Salle, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Maple 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Stone Jug Barbeque

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peru, Illinois

2.6 mi

Thyme Craft Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peru, Illinois

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.7 mi

The Junction Eating Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

DeKalb, Illinois

2.6 mi

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Stone Jug Barbeque

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Peru, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157808275

Visit website

Thyme Craft Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Peru, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157808774

Visit website

Country House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18154105054

Visit website

Haze Smokehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157808374

Visit website

Fire on Fifth

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Peru, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18157802050

Visit website

Rodeo 29 Bar and Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Putnam, Illinois

Hours: 3–10 pm

+18154372674

Uptown Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18152244545

Visit website

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

The Junction Eating Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

DeKalb, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18157585441

Visit website

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13096431218

Visit website

Babs Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Peru, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

The Daily Grind Specialty Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Spring Valley, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18156640084

Visit website

Rawfully Yours Juice Bar & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+18152500527

Visit website

Lock 16 Cafe' and I&M Canal Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18152201848

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Study Supper Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 5–10 pm

+18152244689

Visit website

Flight Deck A Global Inspired Pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Rochelle, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18155613664

Visit website

Silver Dome

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

DePue, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18154472198

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 62.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 1 / East County Line Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 1 / East County Line Road

Navigation decision point

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island

Navigation decision point

Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
5
9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, No...
6
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.53 one way

$41.07 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $22.62 $45.23
premium $4.81 $25.47 $50.94
diesel $5.40 $28.63 $57.26

Estimated Tolls: $0.93

Reagan Memorial Tollway (15.6 mi) $0.93

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.13 $6.46
Efficient EV 33.7 0 $11.78 $5.38
EV Truck/SUV 53.8 0 $18.84 $8.61

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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

Maple Park, IL

Morning in Maple Park on Sunday

Local time

11:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

ENE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live 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

Morning in North Peoria on Sunday

Local time

11:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Clear

ENE 7 mph 0% chance Live 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

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

3 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 39m 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?

This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 134.6 miles on interstates. You'll encounter a 38-mile stretch on I 39, offering a good period of consistent cruising. The route transitions from interstate driving to surface roads, indicated by a decrease in highway share. Expect to see plenty of exits as you approach and leave the major highway segments.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 1 / East County Line Road.

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 134.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Maple Park, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Normal, Des Moines and Peoria.

Normal

24.5 mi in | ~30m

Des Moines

62.8 mi in | ~1h 12m

Peoria

89.8 mi in | ~1h 42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 134.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38 miles on I 39. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.93 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 0.1 miles (CR 1 / East County Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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