North Peoria, IL to Monmouth, IL is 63.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m via I 74 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so it's a practical option for a quick trip or an extension of another journey. The short duration suggests it's ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination or return home with ease.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
41.9 mi
45m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.3 mi
15m
West Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
East McClure Avenue
1.8 mi
4m
North Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
North Gale Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
East Broadway
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 41.9 mi, about 45m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~782 veh/hr typical
· worst 948
Quietest
2 AM
~61 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 95 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 Monmouth, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
1.8 mi·4 min·East McClure Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Gale Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·North Gale Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Galesburg
4
Merge onto I 74
42 mi·45 min·I 74
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Galesburg
6
Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
367 ft·6 sec·West Main Street
8
Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
9
Turn left
0.4 mi·46 sec
10
Merge onto US 34; IL 110
13 mi·15 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.9 mi·1 min·North Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto East Broadway
307 ft·6 sec·East Broadway
13
Continue on East Broadway
295 ft·10 sec·East Broadway
14
Turn right onto South 1st Street
213 ft·9 sec·South 1st Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from North Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 44.2 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
44.2 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward Galesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Galesburg
4
46.5 mi into trip|~54m in|West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
63.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.69 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$10.80
$21.59
premium
$4.93
$12.32
$24.64
diesel
$5.60
$14.00
$28.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.1
0
$6.67
$3.05
Efficient EV
15.9
0
$5.56
$2.54
EV Truck/SUV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.06
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Aug 23, 2026
Origin
North Peoria, IL
Late night
in North Peoria on Monday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
NW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT until August 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Destination
Monmouth, IL
Late night
in Monmouth on Monday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT until August 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 22 at 8:49PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
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
3 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 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the 63.5 miles on major roads like I 74. You'll experience a longest stretch of 41.9 miles on I 74 before transitioning to surface streets like West Main Street in Monmouth. Expect a smooth ride with minimal traffic delays given the short duration and mostly highway profile. The transition from highway to town will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 44.2 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.4 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
779 ft536 ft
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
195 ft
Highest Point
779 ft
~45.3 mi in
Elevation Range
243 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Peoria, IL to Monmouth, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Galesburg along the way.
The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.4 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monmouth, IL before heading back.
