Origin
Maroa, IL
Morning in Maroa on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maroa, IL to Peoria, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maroa, IL
Semih Başaran
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 72.2-mile drive from Maroa, IL, to Peoria, IL, will take you about 1 hour and 25 minutes. With 99% highway driving, it's a brisk trip perfectly suited for a single day. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or a connection between these two Midwest locations. You'll be spending most of your time on major roadways, so expect a functional rather than a scenic journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and don't need to break up the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 36.8 mi | 45m |
| I 74 | 34.4 mi | 38m |
| West Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spalding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 36.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maroa, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
189 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Maple Street
348 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Maple Street
3
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Washington Street
4
Turn right onto US 51
29 mi
·
35 min
·
US 51
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 51
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 51
Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Maroa, 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 72 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Maple Street
Turn right onto North Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 51
Take the exit onto US 51 toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
5
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
5
72 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.29 one way
$22.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.39 | $24.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.89 | $27.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 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 | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Morning in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bloomington, IL
36 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 25m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 72.2-mile trip, with 99% of the route utilizing major roads like US 51 and I-74. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 36.8 miles on US 51, offering a solid period of consistent travel. This drive is characterized by its directness and speed, rather than winding backroads or varied terrain. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for most of the journey, with minimal interruptions.
99% 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: 36.8 mi on US 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and I 74. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Maple Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 72.2 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Maroa, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.
Rockford
29.3 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 51
About the Cities
Arriving in Peoria, IL
Full guide →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.
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 25m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.8 miles on US 51. 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: near the start (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (US 51): 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 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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