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Trip from North Peoria, IL to Minier, 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

42m

Distance

31.9 mi

51 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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 Minier, IL, IL

Minier, IL

Kampus Production

Trip Overview

This quick 31.9-mile drive from North Peoria, IL, to Minier, IL, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of it utilizing major interstates like I-155 and I-74, along with local roads like Stringtown Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this is a straightforward journey through the Midwest. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a direct and efficient trip with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 155 12.8 mi 13m
I 74 7.9 mi 9m
Stringtown Road 5.8 mi 8m
County Road 700 North 2 mi 2m
North Knoxville Avenue 1 mi 1m
East McClure Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
South Minier Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
East Central Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 155 — 12.8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

13 mi · 13 min · I 155
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward IL 122 East: Hopedale
8

Turn left onto IL 122

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 700 North
9

Continue on IL 122

1.0 mi · 1 min · Stringtown Road
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Stringtown Road

4.8 mi · 6 min · Stringtown Road
11

Turn left onto CH 12

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Minier Avenue
12

Turn right onto East Central Street

69 ft · 3 sec · East Central Street
13

Arrive at destination

East Central Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 31.4 — 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
4
23.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward IL 122 East: Hopedale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward IL 122 East: Hopedale
4
26.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | Stringtown Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Stringtown Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
31.4 mi into trip | ~40m in | CH 12 / South Minier Avenue

Turn left onto CH 12 / South Minier Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.99 one way

$9.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.48 $10.95
premium $4.89 $6.14 $12.28
diesel $5.61 $7.04 $14.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53
Efficient EV 8 0 $2.79 $1.28
EV Truck/SUV 12.8 0 $4.47 $2.04

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 14, 2026

Origin

North Peoria, IL

Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 16 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:33PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Minier, IL

Morning in Minier on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

35 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

42m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 31.9-mile route, as 65% of the drive is on interstate highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 12.8-mile segment on I-155, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions between major interstates and local roads, providing a mixed but generally fast-paced driving feel. While not overly complex, the route demands your attention as you navigate between different road types, keeping the drive engaging for its short duration.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 155.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 74. 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 Effort 6/10

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 31.9 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 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 155. 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 Minier, 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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