North Peoria, IL to Randolph, IL is 220.7 miles and takes about 4h 26m via I 55 and I 155, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. With 82% of the route on highways, it's a largely efficient trip, making it a solid option for a single-day drive. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates before transitioning to state routes for the final leg.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.4 miles from North Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
111.9 mi
2h 1m
I 155
31.8 mi
34m
IL 3
23.3 mi
28m
North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
15m
South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
12m
Main Street
8 mi
11m
I 74
7.9 mi
9m
State Route 159
6.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,806 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,393
Quietest
2 AM
~158 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 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 Randolph, 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 left at fork onto I 55
78 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 15AToward IL 159 South: Collinsville
10
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi·4 min·Vandalia Street
11
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi·1 min·South Morrison Avenue
12
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi·15 min·North Illinois Street
13
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft·4 sec·South Illinois Street
14
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi·12 min·South Illinois Street
15
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi·9 min·State Route 159
16
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
17
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi·13 sec·N Main St
18
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi·11 min·Main Street
19
Continue on IL 3
23 mi·28 min·IL 3
20
Turn left onto IL 150
5.6 mi·9 min·State Street
21
Turn right onto Chester Road
0.3 mi·50 sec·Chester Road
22
Turn right onto Wine Hill Road
131 ft·3 sec·Wine Hill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Wine Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 26m estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. The longest stretch is over 111 miles, so plan for at least one fuel and rest stop. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the drive. Since this is a relatively short, highway-focused trip, you have flexibility in your stop timing.
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 110.4 miles from North Peoria, IL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 49 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.4 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Randolph, 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 220.7 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 111.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 168.5 — 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
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.
7
76.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
154.2 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
5
168.5 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.82 one way
$73.63 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$40.17
$80.34
premium
$5.25
$45.64
$91.29
diesel
$6.28
$54.53
$109.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
EV Charging Along Route
55 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Springfield, IL - South Dirksen Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Springfield, IL
Tesla
16 DCFC
East Peoria, IL - Tesla Supercharger
East Peoria, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Springfield, IL - West Jefferson Street - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.2
0
$23.17
$10.59
Efficient EV
55.2
0
$19.31
$8.83
EV Truck/SUV
88.3
1
$30.90
$14.12
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Thursday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Randolph, IL
Morning
in Randolph on Thursday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
47°F
Maryville, IL
110 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 features 82% highway driving, so expect to spend the majority of your time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 111.9 miles on I 55. As you move from I 155 to IL 3, you'll notice a shift from high-speed interstate cruising to more typical state highway conditions with more frequent intersections and varying speed limits.
82% 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: 111.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 11 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 220.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 42.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 220.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.9 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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 42.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Randolph, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
