Pana, IL to North Peoria, IL is 112.8 miles and takes about 2h 17m via I 155 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Given its relatively short distance and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a predictable and efficient drive. Plan for about $17 in fuel costs to cover the 112.8 miles.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.4 miles from Pana, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 155
32 mi
34m
I 55
30 mi
32m
West Springfield Road
15.7 mi
18m
I 74
7.7 mi
9m
IL 29
7.2 mi
10m
N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi
7m
East Park Street
5.3 mi
7m
State Route 29
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 155
— 32 mi, about 34m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,955 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,420
Quietest
2 AM
~176 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a6anoon6p11p
Averaged across 49 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 Pana, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·South State Street
3
Turn left onto IL 29
0.3 mi·45 sec·West Washington Street
4
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi·7 min·N 2000 East Road
5
Continue on IL 29
5.1 mi·7 min·State Route 29
6
Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi·7 min·East Park Street
7
Turn right onto IL 29
0.4 mi·32 sec·North Webster Street
8
Continue on IL 29
16 mi·18 min·West Springfield Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on IL 29
1.3 mi·1 min·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on IL 29
5.4 mi·7 min·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on IL 29
0.5 mi·41 sec·IL 29
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 72 East
13
Merge onto I 55; I 72; US 36
30 mi·32 min·I 55; I 72; US 36
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
Exit 127Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
16
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
19
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
20
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2h 17m drive, leaving in the morning offers the most flexibility. Since it's a single-day trip covering 112.8 miles, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 32-mile stretch on I 155 where services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $17, so ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.
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 56.4 miles from Pana, IL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 25 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pana, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Pana, IL
This is one driving day of about 112.8 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Pana, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 155 for about 32 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 104.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|IL 29 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto IL 29 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
40 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward I 55 North, I 72 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 72 East
7
70.5 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|I 155
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 127
Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
5
102.4 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
104.3 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.21 one way
$34.42 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$18.95
$37.91
premium
$4.81
$21.34
$42.69
diesel
$3.75
$16.65
$33.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.84
$5.41
Efficient EV
28.2
0
$9.87
$4.51
EV Truck/SUV
45.1
0
$15.79
$7.22
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 26, 2026
Origin
Pana, IL
Evening
in Pana on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Evening
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
ESE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
45°F
Williamsville, IL
56 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
32 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 17m 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.
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 trip is mostly highway, with 73% of the 112.8 miles on interstates like I 155 and I 55. Expect a stretch of 32 miles on I 155 without any exits. The route transitions to surface roads, including West Springfield Road, for the remaining portion. You'll notice the highway segments offer consistent speeds, with a change in pace as you approach North Peoria and transition to more local roads.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near IL 29 / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 112.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Pana, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 112.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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.
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 North Peoria, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (IL 29 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
