Origin
North Peoria, IL
Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Peoria, IL to Princeville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Princeville, IL
Arnold Nagy
Trip Overview
North Peoria, IL to Princeville, IL is 23.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes via North State Route 91, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it an easy day trip. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway and local road experiences. It's a straightforward route, ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. Consider this trip if you're looking for a brief, uncomplicated drive between two Illinois locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Route 91 | 11.6 mi | 20m |
| North Allen Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West War Memorial Drive | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Alta Lane | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South 4th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Knoxville Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East McClure Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Santa Fe Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North State Route 91
— 11.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria, IL and Princeville, IL.
1
Start on East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
2
Turn right onto IL 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 150
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West War Memorial Drive
4
Take the exit
392 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn right onto North Allen Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Allen Road
6
Turn left onto West Alta Lane
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Alta Lane
7
Enter roundabout onto West Alta Lane
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Alta Lane
8
Continue on West Alta Lane
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Alta Lane
9
Continue on IL 91
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North State Route 91
10
Continue on IL 91
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Route 91
11
Continue on IL 91
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South 4th Street
12
Continue on IL 91
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
North State Route 91
13
Turn right onto IL 91
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Santa Fe Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
IL 91
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 40 / North Knoxville Avenue
Turn right onto IL 40 / North Knoxville Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Allen Road
Turn right onto North Allen Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Alta Lane
Turn left onto West Alta Lane
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Alta Lane
Enter roundabout onto West Alta Lane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Princeville, IL
Morning in Princeville on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 49% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on North State Route 91, North Allen Road, and West War Memorial Drive. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 11.6 miles along North State Route 91. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you progress, moving from more direct highway sections to quieter local roads as you approach your destination. It's not a monotonous journey, providing a bit of variety to keep things interesting.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on North State Route 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near IL 40 / North Knoxville Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 40 / North Knoxville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles (North Allen Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on North State Route 91. 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 0.5 miles (IL 40 / North Knoxville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.9 miles (North Allen Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Princeville, 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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