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Trip from Mount Zion, 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

1h 56m

Distance

93.6 mi

151 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mount Zion, IL

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Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

This 93.6-mile drive from Mount Zion, IL, to Peoria, IL, is a straightforward 1 hour and 56 minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-74, with segments on North Water Street and North 1450 East Road, making for a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $15, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Midwest. It's a practical option if you're looking for a relatively short and efficient drive between two points in Illinois, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.8 miles from Mount Zion, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 34.4 mi 38m
North Water Street 27.5 mi 36m
North 1450 East Road 14.7 mi 17m
US 51 8 mi 9m
US 36 4.6 mi 7m
South Mount Zion Road 2.1 mi 3m
South State Route 121 1.6 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 34.4 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Zion, IL and Peoria, IL.

1

Start on North Henderson Street

64 ft · 5 sec · North Henderson Street
2

Turn right onto CTH 30

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn slight left onto IL 121

1.6 mi · 2 min · South State Route 121
4

Continue on IL 121

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Mount Zion Road
5

Turn left onto US 36; IL 121

4.6 mi · 7 min · US 36; IL 121
6

Turn right onto US 51 Business

27 mi · 36 min · North Water Street
7

Continue on US 51

15 mi · 17 min · North 1450 East Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit onto US 51

8.0 mi · 9 min · US 51
Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
9

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
12

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
13

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 56 minute duration, this trip offers excellent flexibility; you can leave whenever suits you best. Plan for a single fuel stop if needed, as the $15 fuel cost suggests a relatively efficient mileage for your vehicle. While there are no designated stops in the data, the longest stretch of 34.4 miles on I-74 is a good point to consider a brief break for stretching or a quick snack. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition from I-74 to North Water Street and North 1450 East Road to ensure a smooth arrival in Peoria.

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 46.8 miles from Mount Zion, IL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 21 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 37m

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 Mount Zion, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Zion, IL

This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Mount Zion, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 34.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

largest city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clinton, IL

47 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.

Popular next leg

Clinton, IL to Peoria, IL

63 mi · 1h 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Forsyth, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Mount Zion, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.6

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Perkins American Food Co.

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Decatur, Illinois

2.8 mi

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.6

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Perkins American Food Co.

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 13.4

Decatur, Illinois

+12176198360

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 13.4

Decatur, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12178761310

Visit website

121 Coffee Run

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.7

Decatur, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12175427962

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.6

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.6

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.6

East Peoria, Illinois

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 13.4

Forsyth, Illinois

+18668167584

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 93.6

Peoria, Illinois

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.1

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 93.6

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

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 and 93.4 — 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 | CTH 30 / West Main Street

Turn right onto CTH 30 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
50.7 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 51

Take the exit onto US 51 toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
4
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | I 74

Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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
93.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.63 one way

$29.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.07 $32.13
premium $4.89 $18.01 $36.02
diesel $5.61 $20.67 $41.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.19 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.10 $5.99

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mount Zion, IL

Morning in Mount Zion on Sunday

Local time

9:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Sunday

Local time

9:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Clinton, IL

47 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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 56m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.4 miles along I-74. This suggests a good portion of your journey will involve higher speeds and a more direct path. As you transition off the interstate, you'll likely experience more local road driving, which can offer a change of pace and a different feel behind the wheel. The road character shifts from efficient highway travel to potentially more varied, lower-speed sections as you approach your destination.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on I 74.

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 CTH 30 / West Main 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 56m 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 (CTH 30 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.7 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.7 miles (I 74): 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 Zion, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.

Rockford

50.7 mi in | ~1h 8m | via US 51

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Zion, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1881

Jerusalem (Hebrew: ירושלים Yerushalayim, Arabic: القدس al-Quds) is the largest city of Israel. Israel claims it as its capital and a few countries including the United States recognize that claim, but most other countries and the United Nations do not. The ancient city in the Judean Hills has a fascinating history spanning thousands of years. The city is holy to the three monotheistic religions — Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and serves as a spiritual, religious, and cultural center. Due to the religious significance of the city, and in particular the many sites of the Old City area, Jerusalem is one of the main tourist destinations in Israel. Jerusalem has many historic, archeological and cultural sites, along with vibrant and crowded shopping centers, cafes, and restaurants.

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 1h 56m. Total distance: 93.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on I 74. 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 (CTH 30 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.7 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.7 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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