Moro, IL to North Peoria, IL is 150.9 miles and takes about 2h 54m via I 55, I 155, and I 74, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward and efficient drive. With a single recommended day, this route is ideal for a quick hop between these two Illinois locations, suitable for those prioritizing speed and simplicity in their travels.
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
75.5 miles from Moro, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
96.7 mi
1h 44m
I 155
32 mi
34m
I 74
7.7 mi
9m
State Route 140
6.4 mi
8m
Moro Road
2.6 mi
6m
North State Route 159
1.6 mi
2m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
West State Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 96.7 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,843 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,285
Quietest
2 AM
~153 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moro, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West Bender Street
115 ft·7 sec·West Bender Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto East Moro Drive
0.1 mi·18 sec·East Moro Drive
4
Continue on Moro Road
2.6 mi·6 min·Moro Road
5
Turn right onto IL 159
1.6 mi·2 min·North State Route 159
6
Turn left onto IL 140
6.3 mi·8 min·State Route 140
7
Continue on IL 140
0.8 mi·1 min·West State Street
8
Continue on IL 140
443 ft·13 sec·State Route 140
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
10
Merge onto I 55
97 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 55
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
Exit 127Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
13
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
16
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
17
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 54m duration, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will give you plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or just before you transition off the main interstates. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so ensure you have enough for the trip, especially if starting with a low tank. Keep an eye out for the change in traffic density as you approach the Peoria area.
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 75.5 miles from Moro, IL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.7 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 29m 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 21m
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 Moro, 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 Moro, IL
This is one driving day of about 150.9 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Moro, 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 55 for about 96.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 140.6 — 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 Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Moro Drive
Turn left onto East Moro Drive
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
108.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|I 155
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 127
Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
5
140.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.02 one way
$46.04 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$25.36
$50.71
premium
$4.81
$28.55
$57.10
diesel
$5.40
$32.10
$64.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.84
$7.24
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Moro, IL
Morning
in Moro on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NE 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
63°F
Sherman, IL
75 mi in
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
27 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 54m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly highway, with 96% of the 150.9 miles on interstates. You'll encounter a 96.7-mile stretch on I 55, which is the longest continuous segment. Expect dense exits and merging traffic as you navigate these major roadways. The transition to surface roads will occur late in your drive, closer to your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 150.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Moro Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Moro, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Hartsburg
108.6 mi in|~2h 5m|via I 155
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 150.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Moro Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
