Traveling from North Peoria to Bement is a straightforward 93.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Since this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance across the Illinois landscape. The route relies heavily on I-74, transitioning into local roads like Macon Street and North 525 East Road to reach your final stop. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the drive is uncomplicated and efficient, keeping you within the Midwest for the entire duration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.9 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 74
65.8 mi
1h 11m
Macon Street
6.1 mi
8m
North 525 East Road
4.7 mi
6m
County Highway 5
3.9 mi
5m
Royal Road
2.9 mi
4m
North Market Street
1.2 mi
2m
East Clinton Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
CR 5
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 65.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Bement, 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
34 mi·36 min·I 74
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.6 mi·7 min·I 74
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51
26 mi·27 min·I 74; US 51
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 59Toward IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City
8
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 54
1.2 mi·2 min·East Clinton Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 4
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Main Street
10
Continue on CR 4
2.9 mi·4 min·Royal Road
11
Continue on County Highway 5
0.8 mi·1 min·County Highway 5
12
Continue on North 525 East Road
3.0 mi·4 min·North 525 East Road
13
Continue on North 550 East Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North 550 East Road
14
Turn right onto IL 10
0.3 mi·31 sec·County Road 2300 North
15
Turn left onto North Highway Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Highway Avenue
16
Continue on North 525 East Road
1.7 mi·2 min·North 525 East Road
17
Turn straight onto County Highway 5
3.1 mi·4 min·County Highway 5
18
Turn straight onto Deland Monticello Road
0.6 mi·49 sec·Deland Monticello Road
19
Continue on CR 5
1.1 mi·1 min·CR 5
20
Continue on East 1700 North Road
0.2 mi·19 sec·East 1700 North Road
21
Turn straight onto West Bridge Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·West Bridge Street
22
Continue on West Brige Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·West Brige Street
23
Continue on West Center Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Center Street
24
Continue on West Bridge Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Bridge Street
25
Turn straight onto West Center Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·West Center Street
26
Turn right onto IL 105
1.2 mi·2 min·North Market Street
27
Continue on IL 105
6.1 mi·8 min·Macon Street
28
Arrive at destination
IL 105
Trip Plan
Because this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though leaving early in the morning can help you avoid any potential rush hour congestion near Peoria. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the 93.8-mile trek in one go without needing to plan for extended breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you transition off I-74, as the availability of services may change once you move onto the local roads. A smart strategy is to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving the interstate to avoid searching for a station on the final leg of your journey. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time precisely to meet your personal schedule.
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 46.9 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.8 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bement, 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 93.8 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 74 for about 65.8 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 67.9 — 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
6
35.4 mi into trip|~40m in|I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Sain...
6
41.9 mi into trip|~47m in|I 74; US 51
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; US 51 toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business N...
6
67.6 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City
4
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|IL 54 / East Clinton Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 54 / East Clinton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.66 one way
$29.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.10
$32.20
premium
$4.89
$18.05
$36.10
diesel
$5.61
$20.71
$41.42
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: 32.8 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
$9.85
$4.50
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.21
$3.75
EV Truck/SUV
37.5
0
$13.13
$6.00
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 20, 2026
Origin
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bement, IL
Morning
in Bement on Tuesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Bloomington, 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
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
1h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 75% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-74, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 65.8 miles that allows for steady cruising. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate onto Macon Street and North 525 East Road. These secondary roads provide a contrast to the interstate rhythm, moving you toward the quieter, more localized environment of Bement. This mix ensures you spend most of your time making good progress before shifting into local traffic as you near your destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Macon Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 93.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 35.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Peoria, IL and Bement, IL, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Decatur and Gibson City.
Indianapolis
35.4 mi in|~40m|via I 74
Decatur
41.9 mi in|~47m|via I 74; US 51
Gibson City
67.6 mi in|~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.8 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bement, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 35.4 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.9 miles (I 74; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bement, IL before heading back.
