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Trip from Peoria, IL to Broadwell, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

48 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Downtown Broadwell, IL, IL

Broadwell, IL

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Trip Overview

Peoria, IL to Broadwell, IL is 48 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 155 and I 55, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Illinois. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick errand, a visit to family, or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it an efficient transit rather than a destination in itself.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 155 31.8 mi 34m
Murray Baker Bridge 7.3 mi 8m
I 55 6.8 mi 7m
800th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
IL 29 0.2 mi <1m
Old Route 66 0.2 mi <1m
Fayette Street <0.1 mi <1m
Hamilton Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 155 — 31.8 mi, about 34m

Traffic on I-74

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,264 veh/hr typical · worst 2,713

Quietest

2 AM

~131 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

17.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 56 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 Peoria, IL and Broadwell, IL.

1

Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

84 ft · 5 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

464 ft · 16 sec · 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

6.8 mi · 7 min · I 55
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward Broadwell
11

Turn left onto 800th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · 800th Avenue
12

Continue on Old Route 66

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Old Route 66
13

Arrive at destination

Old Route 66

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Delavan, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delavan, IL

24 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

Morton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delavan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hamilton Boulevard

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northeast Madison Avenue

Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Fayette Street

Turn right onto Fayette Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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...
4
7.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 155 South: Lincoln

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 155 South: Lincoln

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.44 one way

$14.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $8.16 $16.32
premium $4.93 $9.31 $18.63
diesel $5.60 $10.58 $21.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 Aug 23, 2026

Origin

Peoria, IL

Evening in Peoria on Saturday

Local time

6:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Clear

NW 2 to 8 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 28 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Broadwell, IL

Evening in Broadwell on Saturday

Local time

6:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Clear

NW 3 to 8 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 22 at 12:07PM EDT until August 28 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

64°F

Delavan, IL

24 mi in

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

1 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

54m 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?

This drive is primarily highway, with 81% of the 48 miles on major roads like I 155 and I 55. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 31.8 miles on I 155 before transitioning to surface roads closer to Broadwell. Expect a consistent highway cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with the density of exits likely increasing as you approach your destination.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.8 mi on I 155.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and Murray Baker Bridge. 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 54m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.1 miles (Northeast Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

727 ft 502 ft

Total Climb

381 ft

Total Descent

292 ft

Highest Point

727 ft

~6.9 mi in

Elevation Range

225 ft

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

Arriving in Broadwell, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1856

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 54m. Total distance: 48 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.8 miles on I 155. 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: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Broadwell, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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