North Peoria, IL to Auburn, IL is 92.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 46 minutes via I-55, I-155, and I-74, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip connecting two points within Illinois, primarily utilizing major interstate highways. It’s a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss. The route is entirely within the Midwest, offering a familiar driving experience for many. Plan for this to be a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
44.6 mi
48m
I 155
31.8 mi
34m
I 74
7.9 mi
9m
IL 104
5.2 mi
7m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
South 5th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North 5th Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 44.6 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Auburn, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
2
Turn left onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 74 East: Bloomington
4
Merge onto I 74
7.9 mi·9 min·I 74
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
6
Continue on I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
7
Merge onto I 55
34 mi·37 min·I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
11 mi·11 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·51 sec
Toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
10
Turn right onto IL 104
5.2 mi·7 min·IL 104
11
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·South 5th Street
12
Arrive at destination
North 5th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a shorter, single-day trip of under two hours, you have flexibility in your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid peak traffic and still arrive with plenty of daylight. With the total drive being just under two hours, you likely won't need to make extensive stops, but there are opportunities for fuel and rest along I-55. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Auburn, to ensure a smooth arrival.
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 46.4 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 53m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Peoria, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Peoria, IL
This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from North Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 44.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 86.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 East: Bloomington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 East: Bloomington
4
9.7 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 155 South: Lincoln
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
5
42.3 mi into trip|~49m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
76.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
86.9 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.49 one way
$28.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.91
$31.82
premium
$4.89
$17.84
$35.68
diesel
$5.61
$20.47
$40.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.98
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 18, 2026
Origin
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Sunny
WNW 16 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Auburn, IL
Morning
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Riverton, IL
46 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
19 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
1h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 97% of the trip. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, with the longest stretch on I-55 covering 44.6 miles. The transition to surface roads will happen near the end of your drive, as you approach Auburn. Given the high highway percentage, anticipate a relatively consistent driving pace with frequent exits for services or local connections.
97% 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: 44.6 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 42.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on I 55. 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: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 42.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, IL before heading back.
