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Trip from North Peoria, IL to Maywood, 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

3h 10m

Distance

163.2 mi

263 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

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North Peoria, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Maywood, IL

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Trip Overview

North Peoria, IL to Maywood, IL is 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 10m via I 55, I 74, and Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward trip for many. Given its short duration and focus on major highways, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey. You'll find it to be a primarily highway-focused experience, efficiently connecting these two Illinois locations. Plan for a direct and relatively quick transit.

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

81.6 miles from North Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 113.6 mi 2h 6m
I 74 33.6 mi 36m
Tri-State Tollway 6.1 mi 7m
Eisenhower Expressway 2.4 mi 3m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 0.6 mi <1m
17th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Madison Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 113.6 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Maywood, 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 left at fork

1.4 mi · 2 min
Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
6

Merge onto I 55; US 51

114 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 55; US 51
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.6 mi · 3 min
Exit 277A Toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin Use the right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
9

Merge onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto I 294

321 ft · 7 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
13

Continue on this road

524 ft · 12 sec · this road
14

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

2.4 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 19A Toward 17th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto Bataan Drive

181 ft · 12 sec · Bataan Drive
18

Turn left onto 17th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · 17th Avenue
19

At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
20

Turn left onto South 9th Avenue

330 ft · 11 sec · South 9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto School Street

215 ft · 11 sec · School Street
22

Turn uturn

207 ft · 16 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. You can aim for an early start to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area. Given the $26 fuel cost estimate, ensure your vehicle is adequately fueled before leaving North Peoria, as extended stretches on the highway mean fewer immediate refueling opportunities. The longest stretch is over 113 miles, so consider a brief stop before embarking on that segment to maximize comfort.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.6 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.6 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 36 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.6 miles or 1h 33m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maywood, 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 163.2 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 55 for about 113.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Reading, IL

82 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reading, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Yours Cafe and Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maywood, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 3–9 pm

+17082235950

Visit website

Topaz Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burr Ridge, Illinois

1.1 mi

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burr Ridge, Illinois

1.3 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shorewood, Illinois

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 41min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crest Hill, Illinois

2.3 mi

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shorewood, Illinois

2.2 mi

Yours Cafe and Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Maywood, Illinois

Hours: 3–9 pm

+17082235950

Visit website

Topaz Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16306541616

Visit website

Capri Ristorante

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304554003

Visit website

Rosemary Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18157824094

Visit website

Piacere Mio Italian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Forest Park, Illinois

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17083664010

Visit website

Cafe Fontana

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Pontiac, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18154192011

Visit website

Caffe De Luca

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Forest Park, Illinois

Hours: 12–9 pm

+17083669200

Visit website

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

Kafe De Kasa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17792421902

Visit website

Friendly Coffee Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Berwyn, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17084849794

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18476271095

Visit website

Ten Drops Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Plainfield, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16306962137

Visit website

Emmys Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Braidwood, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18153905133

Emmy's Cafe & Gaming

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Coal City, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18155185375

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484273

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.4 and 163.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
35.4 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
7
150.4 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 277A Toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
8
158.3 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
161.8 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward 17th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19A Toward 17th Avenue
7
163.1 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in

Turn uturn

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.51 one way

$51.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.01 $56.03
premium $4.89 $31.41 $62.81
diesel $5.61 $36.03 $72.07

Estimated Tolls: $0.40

Tri-state Tollway (6.1 mi) $0.36
Reagan Memorial Tollway (0.6 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49 0 $17.14 $7.83
Efficient EV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53
EV Truck/SUV 65.3 0 $22.85 $10.44

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 18, 2026

Origin

North Peoria, IL

Late night in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Sunny

NW 14 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:50AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Maywood, IL

Late night in Maywood on Tuesday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Reading, IL

82 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

9 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

3h 10m 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.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 151.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the 163.2 miles on major expressways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one segment of 113.6 miles primarily on I 55. The profile suggests a consistent driving experience on interstates and tollways, with minimal deviations onto slower local roads. Expect a straightforward journey where maintaining highway speeds is the norm for most of the 3h 10m duration. The route prioritizes efficient travel over varied scenery.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.6 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 163.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 163.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.6 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.40 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Maywood, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Maywood, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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