Morrison, IL to North Peoria, IL is 117.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically in Illinois, making it a straightforward regional drive. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, it's an easy option for a single-day excursion or a convenient leg of a larger trip. You'll be covering most of the distance on major expressways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Morrison, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
81.4 mi
1h 27m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
20 mi
21m
IL 110
7.1 mi
8m
Crosby Road
5.2 mi
7m
West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi
4m
Portland Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
North Gale Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
North Cherry Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~862 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,082
Quietest
2 AM
~96 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 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 Morrison, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Cherry Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto IL 78
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Wall Street
3
Turn right onto IL 78
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Clinton Street
4
Turn left onto IL 78
0.4 mi·37 sec·Portland Avenue
5
Continue on IL 78
5.2 mi·7 min·Crosby Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
7
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
20 mi·21 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi·5 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit onto IL 110
7.1 mi·8 min·IL 110
Toward I 80: Peoria
10
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
76 mi·1 hr 21 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward Gale Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Gale Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·North Gale Avenue
13
Turn left onto West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi·4 min·West McClure Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
This is a manageable 1-day drive, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 2h 13m trip. With a fuel cost estimated around $18, it's an economical drive. Since the longest stretch without a major break is 81.4 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, plan for a quick stop either before or after this segment if you prefer to break up the driving. There are no specific stop recommendations provided, so you can decide based on your needs during the trip.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Morrison, IL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
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 Morrison, 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 Morrison, IL
This is one driving day of about 117.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Morrison, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 81.4 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 115 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 78 / East Wall Street
Turn left onto IL 78 / East Wall Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.9 mi into trip|~37m in|IL 110
Take the exit onto IL 110 toward I 80: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 80: Peoria
4
39 mi into trip|~45m in|IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
115 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward Gale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Gale Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.91 one way
$35.82 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$19.73
$39.45
premium
$4.81
$22.21
$44.43
diesel
$5.40
$24.97
$49.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.27
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.44
$7.51
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Morrison, IL
Afternoon
in Morrison on Sunday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
3:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM 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
33 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 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 75% of this 117.4-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on these expressways is 81.4 miles, primarily on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. After that, you'll transition to other main roads, including the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and IL 110, before reaching your destination. Expect a fairly open road feel for the majority of the trip, with fewer exits during the longer highway portions.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.4 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 78 / East Wall Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morrison, IL to North Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 13m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The longest stretch is about 81.4 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 0.2 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles (IL 110): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
