Origin
Pekin, IL
Late night in Pekin on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pekin, IL to Peoria, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pekin, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Pekin and Peoria, this 10.6-mile drive is a straightforward local trip. You can expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day outing. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should cover your transit costs easily. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. Because the entire route is local, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive into multiple days. It serves as a practical, efficient link for anyone needing to move between these two Illinois hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Adams Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| McNaughton Bridge | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Ann Eliza Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MacArthur Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pekin, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on South 8th Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 8th Street
2
Turn straight onto Ann Eliza Street
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ann Eliza Street
3
Continue on IL 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
McNaughton Bridge
4
Turn right onto US 24
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 24
5
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Adams Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Washington Street
7
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 116
463 ft
·
13 sec
·
MacArthur Highway
8
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Adams Street
9
Continue on Northeast Adams Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northeast Adams Street
10
Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
11
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 24
Turn right onto US 24
Navigation decision point
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Southwest Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
IL 8; IL 116 / MacArthur Highway
Turn left onto IL 8; IL 116 / MacArthur Highway
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Spalding Avenue
Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 10 mph
7% chance
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
9 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate the 10.6-mile distance between Pekin and Peoria. You will primarily utilize Ann Eliza Street, the McNaughton Bridge, and Southwest Adams Street to reach your destination. With a highway share of 0%, you won't experience any high-speed interstate stretches on this journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Ann Eliza Street, which highlights the frequent turns you will encounter. Overall, the road demands your full attention as you maneuver through these local segments rather than settling into a monotonous cruise.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 2.5 miles in near US 24.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m 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 2.5 miles (US 24): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Southwest Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.3 miles (IL 8; IL 116 / MacArthur Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
504 ft
443 ft
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
81 ft
Highest Point
504 ft
Elevation Range
61 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Peoria, IL
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on US 24. 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 2.5 miles (US 24): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Southwest Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.3 miles (IL 8; IL 116 / MacArthur Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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