Origin
Minonk, IL
Morning in Minonk on Tuesday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minonk, IL to Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minonk, IL
Radoslaw Sikorski
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This 43.4-mile drive from Minonk, IL, to Peoria, IL, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. Operating primarily on US Highway 24 and County Road 1000 North, with a portion on I-39, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, it's a convenient option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. You'll find this drive offers a mixed driving profile, so it's not a monotonous interstate experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 24 | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| County Road 1000 North | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| I 39 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Illinois Route 251 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Center Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 150 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 24
— 12.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minonk, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West 7th Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Chestnut Street
3
Turn left onto IL 251
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Illinois Route 251
4
Turn right onto IL 116
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
County Road 1800 North
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto I 39; US 51
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
I 39; US 51
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
8
Turn left onto US 24
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
9
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 1000 North
10
Continue on US 24
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
11
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US Highway 24
12
Continue on US 150
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
14
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
15
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Minonk, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Chestnut Street
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 251 / Illinois Route 251
Turn left onto IL 251 / Illinois Route 251
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Turn right onto IL 116 / County Road 1800 North
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
ESE 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
67°F
Cruger, IL
22 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
7 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 3m 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?
The personality of this drive is a blend of highway and local roads, with 55% of the journey on highway travel. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.2 miles on US Highway 24, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The profile is described as a mixed drive, suggesting a transition between faster highway sections and potentially slower county roads as you approach your destination. This variation means you'll encounter different driving conditions and speeds throughout the 43.4 miles.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on US Highway 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IL 251 / Illinois Route 251): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (IL 116 / County Road 1800 North): Navigation decision point.
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 3m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on US Highway 24. 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 Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (IL 251 / Illinois Route 251): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (IL 116 / County Road 1800 North): Navigation decision point.
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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