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Trip from North Peoria, IL to Avon, 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

1h 20m

Distance

50.4 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

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Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Downtown Avon, IL, IL

Avon, IL

Diana ✨

Trip Overview

This 50.4-mile journey from North Peoria, IL, to Avon, IL, is a manageable 1-hour-and-20-minute drive, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily using West Barlow Road and West Farmington Road, with a small portion on IL 41. The route has a low highway share of only 10%, indicating a more local feel. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, this drive is quite economical. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, offering a consistent regional experience. This trip is straightforward, designed for a single day of travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Barlow Road 21.5 mi 32m
West Farmington Road 19 mi 29m
IL 41 4.9 mi 8m
West Nebraska Avenue 1.5 mi 3m
Fort Street 1 mi 1m
East McClure Avenue 1 mi 2m
North Sheridan Road 0.5 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Barlow Road — 21.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East McClure Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · East McClure Avenue
2

Turn left onto North Sheridan Road

0.5 mi · 56 sec · North Sheridan Road
3

Turn right onto West Nebraska Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Avenue
4

Turn left onto North Sterling Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Sterling Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto IL 8

5.7 mi · 10 min · West Farmington Road
6

At end of road, turn right onto IL 116

13 mi · 19 min · West Farmington Road
7

Continue on IL 78; IL 116

1.0 mi · 1 min · Fort Street
8

Turn right onto IL 116

0.5 mi · 45 sec · North Main Street
9

Turn left onto IL 116

22 mi · 32 min · West Barlow Road
10

Turn left onto IL 41

4.9 mi · 8 min · IL 41
11

Turn left onto East Wood Street

37 ft · 1 sec · East Wood Street
12

Arrive at destination

East Wood Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hanna City, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hanna City, IL

25 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

Hanna City, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from North Peoria, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Sheridan Road

Turn left onto North Sheridan Road

Navigation decision point

4
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Nebraska Avenue

Turn right onto West Nebraska Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | IL 8 / West Farmington Road

At end of road, turn right onto IL 8 / West Farmington Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | IL 116 / West Farmington Road

At end of road, turn right onto IL 116 / West Farmington Road

Navigation decision point

4
23.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | IL 116 / North Main Street

Turn right onto IL 116 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.88 one way

$15.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.65 $17.30
premium $4.89 $9.70 $19.40
diesel $5.61 $11.13 $22.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.29 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.41 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.06 $3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 17, 2026

Origin

North Peoria, IL

Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

10:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 9 to 18 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 8:24AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 5:49AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Avon, IL

Morning in Avon on Tuesday

Local time

10:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

36 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 20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this route. The road personality shifts from rural to more developed as you travel, with only 10% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.5 miles on West Barlow Road, offering a brief period of steady travel before more turns appear. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, anticipate navigating county roads and a more intimate connection with the Illinois landscape. The drive is characterized by frequent directional changes, so staying attentive to your navigation is key.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on West Barlow Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near North Sheridan Road.

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 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West Nebraska Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (IL 8 / West Farmington Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on West Barlow Road. 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 miles (North Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (West Nebraska Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (IL 8 / West Farmington Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon, 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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