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Trip from Newell, IL to Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

127.7 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

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

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Downtown Newell, IL, IL

Newell, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

This 127.7-mile drive from Newell to Peoria, Illinois, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 26 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of it on major roadways, and offers a budget-friendly fuel cost estimate of around $20. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This is a practical, no-fuss drive through the heart of the Midwest, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. It's a solid option for a quick connection within Illinois.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

63.9 miles from Newell, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 122.3 mi 2h 13m
North Bowman Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
East Voorhees Street 1.5 mi 2m
North Michigan Avenue 1 mi 3m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Spalding Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
East Winter Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 122.3 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Winter Avenue

102 ft · 6 sec · East Winter Avenue
2

Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
3

Turn right onto East Voorhees Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Voorhees Street
4

Turn left onto North Bowman Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Bowman Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
6

Merge onto I 74

88 mi · 1 hr 35 min · I 74
7

Take the exit onto I 74

28 mi · 30 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
9

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
10

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
11

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

With a duration of just under two and a half hours, this route offers great flexibility for timing your departure. You can easily leave in the morning and be in Peoria by lunchtime, or head out in the afternoon to avoid morning traffic. The estimated fuel cost of $20 is quite manageable, so monitoring your fuel gauge should be straightforward. Given the long stretch on I-74, plan for one main break if needed, but there are no mandatory overnight stops. A practical tip for this drive: be aware that I-74 is the primary artery for this trip, so keep an eye on traffic updates for that specific interstate, especially during peak commuting hours.

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 63.9 miles from Newell, IL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.3 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 28 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.9 miles or 1h 15m 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 59m

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 Newell, 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 Newell, IL

This is one driving day of about 127.7 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Newell, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 122.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Empire, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Empire, IL

64 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Urbana, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Empire, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Newell, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Joseph, Illinois

0.8 mi

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.2 mi

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13096431218

Visit website

Xinh Xinh Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12173377600

Visit website

Coffeehouse in Uptown Normal

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13094526774

Visit website

The 520 Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+13098391416

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Westbound

0 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Farmland Rest Area - Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Salt Kettle Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Farmland Rest Area - Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.3 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.6 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.3 mi from route

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 and 127.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Michigan Avenue

Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
92.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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
121.3 mi into trip | ~2h 17m 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
4
127.3 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | IL 29

Take the exit onto IL 29 toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
5
127.6 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.96 one way

$39.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.92 $43.84
premium $4.89 $24.57 $49.15
diesel $5.61 $28.19 $56.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13
Efficient EV 31.9 0 $11.17 $5.11
EV Truck/SUV 51.1 0 $17.88 $8.17

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 20, 2026

Origin

Newell, IL

Late night in Newell on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peoria, IL

Late night in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

5:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Empire, IL

64 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

16 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 26m 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 largely highway-focused experience on this trip, with 96% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I-74, including one uninterrupted stretch of 122.3 miles, so prepare for consistent speeds. While primarily interstate, you will encounter local roads like North Bowman Avenue and East Voorhees Street, particularly at the beginning and end of your journey. This route offers a predictable driving rhythm, emphasizing efficiency over winding scenic byways. It's a drive where the journey is less about the twists and turns and more about covering ground.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.3 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Bowman Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Michigan Avenue.

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 2h 26m 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: near the start (North Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 92.9 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.3 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Arriving in Peoria, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1680

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Madison Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
  • • Hotel Père Marquette — hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
  • • Illinois Waterway Project Office — U.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois

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 2h 26m. Total distance: 127.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 122.3 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 15 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: near the start (North Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 92.9 miles (I 74): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.3 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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