North Peoria, IL to Jerseyville, IL is 155.8 miles and takes about 2h 54m via I-72, I-55, and I-155, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, entirely within Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, so expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.9 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 72
37.2 mi
39m
I 55
34 mi
37m
I 155
31.8 mi
34m
United States Route 67
20.4 mi
23m
North 5th Street
14 mi
16m
I 74
7.9 mi
9m
South State Avenue
2.4 mi
2m
1440 E
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 37.2 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,843 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,285
Quietest
2 AM
~153 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Jerseyville, 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 right at fork onto I 72; US 36
37 mi·39 min·I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 67 South: Alton
10
Merge onto US 67
12 mi·13 min·United States Route 67
11
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi·2 min·1440 E
12
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North State Street
13
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi·2 min·South State Avenue
14
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
15
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi·9 min·United States Route 67
16
Continue on US 67
14 mi·16 min·North 5th Street
17
Turn right onto West Exchange Street
143 ft·6 sec·West Exchange Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Exchange Street
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 54 minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $24, this is a manageable trip to complete in a single day. Pay attention to the exits as you get closer to Jerseyville, as the highway portion concludes and you'll transition to local roads. Since the longest stretch is under 40 miles, you have flexibility if you decide to depart later in the day.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.9 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 34 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jerseyville, 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.
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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 North Peoria, IL
This is one driving day of about 155.8 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from North Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 72 for about 37.2 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 113.6 — 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.
6
76.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
4
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 67 South: Alton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 67 South: Alton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.77 one way
$47.54 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$26.18
$52.36
premium
$4.81
$29.48
$58.96
diesel
$5.40
$33.14
$66.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.7
0
$16.36
$7.48
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.63
$6.23
EV Truck/SUV
62.3
0
$21.81
$9.97
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 26, 2026
Origin
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
ESE 6 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:35AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:32AM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Jerseyville, IL
Afternoon
in Jerseyville on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 12 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:35AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:32AM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
63°F
Springfield, IL
78 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
2h 54m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 84% of the drive on interstates. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 37.2 miles on I-72, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, marking the end of the high-speed interstate driving.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and I 55. 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 155.8 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 2h 54m. Total distance: 155.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on I 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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: 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jerseyville, IL before heading back.
