Origin
Peoria, IL
Afternoon in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Barry, 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
2h 48m
Distance
152.9 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, IL
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Barry, IL
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Trip Overview
This 152.9-mile drive from Peoria, IL to Barry, IL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll be spending 94% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward, focused journey. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest transit is around $24. Given the relatively short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day's travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.4 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 77.3 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 55 | 34 mi | 37m |
| I 155 | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| Murray Baker Bridge | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Rodgers Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 4 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fayette Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 72
— 77.3 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Barry, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft
·
5 sec
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Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
464 ft
·
16 sec
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Hamilton Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
449 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Madison Avenue
4
Turn right onto Fayette Street
469 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fayette Street
5
Take the ramp onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
IL 29
Toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
6
Merge onto I 74; IL 29
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Murray Baker Bridge
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
8
Continue on I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
9
Merge onto I 55
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 72; US 36
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Barry
12
Turn left onto Township Road 1745E
409 ft
·
11 sec
·
Township Road 1745E
13
Continue on County Highway 4
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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County Highway 4
14
Continue on Rodgers Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Rodgers Street
15
Arrive at destination
Rodgers Street
Trip Plan
For this efficient 2 hour and 48 minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or a mid-morning start to ease into the day. With only one planned stop suggested, you can easily manage your breaks, perhaps utilizing one of the service areas along I-72 during that 77.3-mile stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $24 estimate is based on current averages, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer highway segments. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the specific interchanges for I-55 and I-155, as these transitions will mark key points in your journey.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.4 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barry, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving 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 Peoria, IL
This is one driving day of about 152.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from 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 72 for about 77.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Fayette Street
Turn right onto Fayette Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 29
Take the ramp onto IL 29 toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pek...
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
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I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
74.4 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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I 72; US 36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 72; US 36 toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.90 one way
$47.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.42 | $58.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.76 | $67.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.05 | $7.34 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.41 | $9.79 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Barry, IL
Afternoon in Barry on Tuesday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Grandview, IL
76 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
2h 48m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with the vast majority of your travel occurring on interstates. The drive profile is predominantly highway, meaning you'll encounter higher speeds and fewer local road interruptions. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 77.3 miles on I 72, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. While largely interstate, the route utilizes a combination of I-72, I-55, and I-155, providing some variety in the highway segments you'll navigate. This ensures a dynamic, though still primarily fast-paced, journey.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.3 mi on I 72.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and I 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
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 2h 48m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 29): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Peoria, IL
Full guide →Founded 1680
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
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 2h 48m. Total distance: 152.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.3 miles on I 72. 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: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 29): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barry, 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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