Newark, IL to North Peoria, IL is 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m via IL 29 and I-80, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a relatively straightforward trip, mostly on major roadways, making it a good option if you need to get between these two points efficiently. Expect a straightforward experience with minimal complexity, suitable for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Newark, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 29
32.6 mi
38m
I 80
31.6 mi
33m
IL 71
14.9 mi
22m
I 180
8.7 mi
9m
North Galena Road
7.3 mi
10m
East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi
1m
North Prospect Road
1 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
IL 29
— 32.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on South Johnson Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·South Johnson Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto IL 71
15 mi·22 min·IL 71
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
4
Merge onto I 80
32 mi·33 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
6
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi·9 min·I 180
7
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi·2 min
Toward Peoria
8
Continue on IL 29
33 mi·38 min·IL 29
9
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi·10 min·North Galena Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
11
Merge onto US 150
1.1 mi·1 min·East War Memorial Drive
12
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Prospect Road
13
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi·53 sec·East McClure Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 5m driving time, this is a perfect same-day trip. You can easily depart Newark, IL in the morning and arrive in North Peoria, IL by midday. With a fuel cost estimated around $15, it's an economical option. There are no recommended stops, suggesting you can push through if needed, but consider a brief pause around the halfway mark if you feel the need to stretch. The longest continuous stretch on IL 29 is 32.6 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting that segment, especially if you didn't fill up recently.
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 50.8 miles from Newark, IL, or about 1h 2m 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 40m
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 Newark, 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 Newark, IL
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Newark, 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.
Early stretch
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$20 to $30
Oglesby, Illinois
Hours: 3–11 pm
+17792131436
Silver Dome
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Halfway reset
4.6 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
DePue, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+18154472198
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 71
At end of road, turn right onto IL 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
15.1 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
15.5 mi into trip|~23m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
47.1 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward I 180 South: Hennepin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
5
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.48 one way
$30.97 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$17.06
$34.11
premium
$4.81
$19.21
$38.41
diesel
$5.40
$21.59
$43.18
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: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.50
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 25, 2026
Origin
Newark, IL
Afternoon
in Newark on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
N 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:06PM CDT until May 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:06PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:06PM CDT until May 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:06PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
62°F
Rome, IL
51 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
2 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 5m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 86% of the 101.5 miles on major roads like I-80. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32.6 miles on IL 29 before transitioning to other highway segments. The majority of your time will be spent on high-speed roads, with surface streets becoming more prevalent as you approach your destination in North Peoria. Be prepared for the typical flow of traffic and exits associated with interstate travel.
86% 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: 32.6 mi on IL 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and I 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 71.
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 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Peoria.
The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. 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 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
