This straightforward 101.5-mile drive from Northville to Peoria, Illinois, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 70% of the journey on interstates, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this is a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway or necessary transit. You'll spend most of your time on IL 29 and the I-80/I-180 corridor, offering a consistent driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Northville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
IL 29
32.6 mi
38m
I 80
28.6 mi
30m
I 180
8.7 mi
9m
North Galena Road
7.3 mi
10m
East 17th Road
6 mi
10m
East 2351st Road
4.5 mi
7m
North 38th Road
3.8 mi
5m
E 18th Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
IL 29
— 32.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northville, IL and Peoria, IL.
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Start on CH 2
1.2 mi·2 min·County Highway 2
2
Continue on CH 2
4.5 mi·7 min·East 2351st Road
3
Turn right onto US 52
3.8 mi·5 min·North 38th Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; IL 23
2.0 mi·3 min·E 18th Road
5
Turn left onto IL 23
6.0 mi·10 min·East 17th Road
6
Continue on IL 23
0.4 mi·46 sec·Columbus Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
8
Merge onto I 80
29 mi·30 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
10
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi·9 min·I 180
11
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi·2 min
Toward Peoria
12
Continue on IL 29
33 mi·38 min·IL 29
13
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi·10 min·North Galena Road
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Continue on IL 29
1.2 mi·1 min·Northeast Adams Street
15
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi·2 min·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over 2 hours, this trip from Northville to Peoria is perfectly suited for a single day. You have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient, but an early start can help you avoid any potential midday traffic. With no designated stops noted, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps utilizing the longer stretch on IL 29 for a brief pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the interstates, as the $16 estimated fuel cost assumes consistent driving conditions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Northville, IL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Northville, 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 Northville, IL
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Northville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 29 for about 32.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
4.5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
DePue, Illinois
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+18154472198
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.6 mi into trip|~15m in|US 52; IL 23 / E 18th Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; IL 23 / E 18th Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip|~19m in|IL 23 / East 17th Road
Turn left onto IL 23 / East 17th Road
Navigation decision point
4
18 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
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18.3 mi into trip|~31m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
56.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.87 one way
$31.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.42
$34.85
premium
$4.89
$19.53
$39.07
diesel
$5.61
$22.41
$44.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.50
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 20, 2026
Origin
Northville, IL
Late night
in Northville on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night
in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Chillicothe, IL
51 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
21 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
2h 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 101.5-mile journey, with 70% of it utilizing interstate travel. This means you'll encounter stretches of faster driving, punctuated by sections on IL 29. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 32.6 miles on IL 29, offering a bit of a break from the interstate rhythm. While not particularly varied, the consistent road types make for a predictable and largely smooth experience behind the wheel as you head southwest.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on IL 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and I 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near US 52; IL 23 / E 18th Road.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Northville, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 2h 9m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (US 52; IL 23 / E 18th Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (IL 23 / East 17th Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Northville, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.
Peoria is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Peoria County. It serves as a regional hub for the primarily rural and agricultural center of the state. Peoria is a small but diverse city of approximately 115,000 people that anchors a three-county metropolitan area of nearly 400,000.
Top landmarks
•Madison Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
•Hotel Père Marquette — hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
•Illinois Waterway Project Office — U.S. Army Core of Engineers facility in Peoria, Illinois
The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 9.6 miles (US 52; IL 23 / E 18th Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (IL 23 / East 17th Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, IL before heading back.
