Traveling from Mount Morris to North Peoria covers 106.5 miles through the heart of the Midwest. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $16 on fuel for the journey, which utilizes a combination of North Galena Avenue, South Lowell Park Road, and IL 29. Because the route stays entirely within Illinois, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. It is an efficient path for those looking to connect these two points without unnecessary detours or complex navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.3 miles from Mount Morris, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 29
32.6 mi
38m
North Galena Avenue
21 mi
32m
South Lowell Park Road
14.7 mi
25m
I 180
8.7 mi
9m
2050 East Street
7.3 mi
10m
North Galena Road
7.3 mi
10m
I 80
4.1 mi
4m
North Main Street
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
IL 29
— 32.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Morris, IL and North Peoria, IL.
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Start on this road
253 ft·20 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto IL 64
0.5 mi·54 sec·East Hitt Street
3
Turn left onto North Reynolds Avenue
0.5 mi·51 sec·North Reynolds Avenue
4
Continue on South Lowell Park Road
15 mi·25 min·South Lowell Park Road
5
Turn left onto US 52; IL 26
21 mi·32 min·North Galena Avenue
6
Continue on IL 26
1.0 mi·1 min·North Main Street
7
Continue on IL 26
7.3 mi·10 min·2050 East Street
8
Continue on IL 26
1.4 mi·2 min·County Road 2010 East
9
Continue on IL 26
1.8 mi·2 min·North Main Street
10
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
11
Merge onto I 80
4.1 mi·4 min·I 80
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
13
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi·9 min·I 180
14
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi·2 min
Toward Peoria
15
Continue on IL 29
33 mi·38 min·IL 29
16
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi·10 min·North Galena Road
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
18
Merge onto US 150
1.1 mi·1 min·East War Memorial Drive
19
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Prospect Road
20
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi·53 sec·East McClure Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 29 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the trip is short enough to drive in one go, keep in mind that the majority of your time will be spent on IL 29, so check for potential traffic updates on that stretch before you head out. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $16, topping off your tank in Mount Morris will ensure you have plenty of range to reach your destination without worrying about finding a station midway. Use the 32.6-mile stretch on IL 29 to settle into a comfortable cruising speed, but remain prepared for the transition back to local roads as you approach the North 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Mount Morris, IL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 23 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 23m 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 3m
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 Mount Morris, 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 Mount Morris, IL
This is one driving day of about 106.5 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mount Morris, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 29 for about 32.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 64 / East Hitt Street
Turn right onto IL 64 / East Hitt Street
Navigation decision point
4
48.4 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 180 South: Hennepin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
5
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
4
105.2 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|North Prospect Road
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.65 one way
$33.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.28
$36.56
premium
$4.89
$20.49
$40.99
diesel
$5.61
$23.51
$47.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.18
$5.11
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.32
$4.26
EV Truck/SUV
42.6
0
$14.91
$6.82
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Mount Morris, IL
Morning
in Mount Morris on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 16 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:33PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
67°F
Chillicothe, IL
53 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
22 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 29m 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?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with a significant 43% highway share. You will navigate varying road types, with your longest uninterrupted stretch consisting of 32.6 miles on IL 29. The transition between these segments keeps the experience engaging rather than monotonous, requiring you to shift your focus between different types of pavement and traffic patterns. As you progress through the 106.5-mile route, you will find the road characteristics evolve from local streets to more sustained highway speeds. Staying alert for these changes in road classification is key to maintaining a steady pace toward North Peoria.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on IL 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 IL 64 / East Hitt Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 11 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 (IL 64 / East Hitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 52.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Mount Morris, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.
Peoria
61.8 mi in|~1h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 106.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (IL 64 / East Hitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 52.7 miles: 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.
