North Peoria, IL to Deer Park, IL is 65.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via County Road 1400 East and IL 71, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region of Peoria to the Midwest region of Deer Park. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a manageable one-day trip. Expect a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a quick excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.7 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
County Road 1400 East
17 mi
19m
IL 71
15.4 mi
26m
South 4th Street
9.1 mi
10m
North Galena Road
7.6 mi
11m
North State Route 29
6.1 mi
7m
I 180
3.7 mi
3m
West Walnut Street
1.6 mi
3m
Railroad Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
County Road 1400 East
— 17 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Deer Park, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi·59 sec·East McClure Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Prospect Road
3
Turn right onto US 150
1.1 mi·1 min·East War Memorial Drive
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
399 ft·13 sec
6
Turn straight onto IL 29
0.2 mi·32 sec·Northeast Adams Street
7
Continue on IL 29
7.1 mi·10 min·North Galena Road
8
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft·4 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
148 ft·2 sec
10
Continue on IL 29
0.4 mi·35 sec·North Galena Road
11
Continue on IL 29
6.1 mi·7 min·North State Route 29
12
Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi·10 min·South 4th Street
13
Continue on IL 29
1.1 mi·1 min·Railroad Street
14
Continue on IL 29
17 mi·19 min·County Road 1400 East
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
16
Merge onto I 180
3.7 mi·3 min·I 180
17
Continue on IL 71
15 mi·26 min·IL 71
18
Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1.6 mi·3 min·West Walnut Street
19
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Elm Street
20
Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
196 ft·10 sec·Prospect Avenue
21
Turn right onto Water Street
363 ft·15 sec·Water Street
22
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 32 minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid any potential rush hour congestion as you approach Deer Park. With a fuel cost estimated around $10, you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations, but it's always wise to top off before leaving North Peoria. Since the longest stretch on a surface road is 17 miles, you can comfortably complete this drive without needing to plan for extensive rest stops, though quick breaks are always a good idea.
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 32.7 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 43m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, 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 65.3 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from North Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on County Road 1400 East for about 17 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
4.9 mi from route
~12 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 65.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North Prospect Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 150 / East War Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
10.1 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
65.2 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Prospect Avenue
Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$10.97
$21.94
premium
$4.81
$12.36
$24.71
diesel
$5.40
$13.89
$27.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 24, 2026
Origin
North Peoria, IL
Evening
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Deer Park, IL
Evening
in Deer Park on Sunday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 32m 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?
This route features a highway share of 38%, meaning you'll transition from more open roads to surface streets. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 17 miles on County Road 1400 East, offering a good period of consistent cruising. The profile is mixed highway and surface, indicating a change in driving conditions as you progress. Expect to notice the shift from faster-paced sections to more local road environments.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on County Road 1400 East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Prospect Road.
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 65.3 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 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17 miles on County Road 1400 East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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 Deer Park, 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 0.4 miles (North Prospect Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 150 / East War Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deer Park, IL before heading back.
