Origin
Martinsville, IL
Late night in Martinsville on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, 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
3h 26m
Distance
178.2 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This 178.2-mile drive from Martinsville, IL, to Peoria, IL, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-74, I-57, and I-70, this route focuses on efficient highway travel, making it ideal for those prioritizing time. With a projected fuel cost of around $28, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The journey is designed for steady progress, with a single stop recommended along the way. You'll find this an straightforward drive, well-suited for a quick transition between Illinois communities.
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
89.1 miles from Martinsville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 85.8 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 57 | 47.4 mi | 50m |
| I 70 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Route 130 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Illinois Route 16 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1825 E | 2 mi | 2m |
| 18th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 85.8 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on Cereus Lane
461 ft
·
22 sec
·
Cereus Lane
2
Turn right onto North York Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North York Street
3
Continue on North Cleone Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cleone Road
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward IL 130
7
Turn right onto IL 130
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
8
Continue on IL 130
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1700E
9
Continue on IL 130
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Haughton Highway
10
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 1775 E
11
Continue on IL 130
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1825 E
12
Continue on IL 130
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 130
13
Continue on IL 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 130
14
Continue on IL 130
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
15
Turn left onto IL 16
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
16
Continue on IL 16
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Illinois Route 16
17
Continue on IL 16
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charleston Avenue East
18
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
19
Merge onto I 57
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 57
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 237B
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
21
Merge onto I 74
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 74
22
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
24
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
25
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
26
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 26 minute duration, departing Martinsville in the morning allows ample time to reach Peoria without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop to refuel or stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point, to break up the drive. The longest stretch without a major exit is 85.8 miles on I-74, so ensure you're comfortable with this segment before you begin. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, it's a budget-friendly trip, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during that longer interstate section.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.1 miles from Martinsville, IL, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 39 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.1 miles or 1h 48m 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 50m
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 Martinsville, 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 Martinsville, IL
This is one driving day of about 178.2 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Martinsville, 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 74 for about 85.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.1 miles from Martinsville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 178.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North York Street
Turn right onto North York Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Turn right onto IL 130 / North Haughton Highway
Navigation decision point
5
91.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 237B
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
171.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m 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
178.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.86 one way
$55.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.59 | $61.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.29 | $68.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.34 | $78.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.71 | $8.55 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.59 | $7.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.95 | $11.40 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 26m 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 on this route, with 93% of your travel on interstates. The majority of your time will be spent on I-74, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 85.8 miles. This profile suggests a consistent pace, allowing for a smooth and predictable journey. While primarily interstate driving, the connection between these major highways ensures a direct path, minimizing complex navigation and keeping your focus on covering ground efficiently.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 57. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North York 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 178.2 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 0.1 miles (North York Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 91.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Martinsville, IL
Full guide →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 3h 26m. Total distance: 178.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North York Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (IL 130 / North Haughton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 91.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Peoria, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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