Traveling from Peoria to Campton covers 214.3 miles across the Illinois landscape, typically taking about 4 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. Because this is a relatively straightforward trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. This route is ideal for travelers looking for a reliable, highway-focused drive that connects two points in the state efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.1 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
111.9 mi
2h 1m
I 155
31.8 mi
34m
IL 3
23.3 mi
28m
North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
15m
South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
12m
Main Street
8 mi
11m
Murray Baker Bridge
7.3 mi
8m
State Route 159
6.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Campton, 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
34 mi·37 min·I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 15AToward IL 159 South: Collinsville
12
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi·4 min·Vandalia Street
13
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi·1 min·South Morrison Avenue
14
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi·15 min·North Illinois Street
15
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft·4 sec·South Illinois Street
16
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi·12 min·South Illinois Street
17
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi·9 min·State Route 159
18
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
19
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi·13 sec·N Main St
20
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi·11 min·Main Street
21
Continue on IL 3
23 mi·28 min·IL 3
22
Turn left onto IL 150
1.4 mi·2 min·State Street
23
Turn right onto Welge Drive
0.1 mi·23 sec·Welge Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Welge Drive
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop during your 4-hour and 15-minute trip to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you are spending most of your time on major interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 111.9-mile stretch on I-55 to ensure you don't run low between service areas. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to avoid potential traffic fluctuations on these high-traffic arteries. Given that the entire trip is designed to be finished in one day, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort level. Use the $33 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but keep a little extra set aside for potential price variations along the highway.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.1 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 47 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campton, 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 214.3 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 55 for about 111.9 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 12
5 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|~0m in|Hamilton Boulevard
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
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...
5
40.4 mi into trip|~45m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
74.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.50 one way
$67.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.79
$73.57
premium
$4.89
$41.24
$82.48
diesel
$5.61
$47.31
$94.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.50
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.75
$8.57
EV Truck/SUV
85.7
1
$30.00
$13.72
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 15, 2026
Origin
Peoria, IL
Night
in Peoria on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Campton, IL
Night
in Campton on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Maryville, IL
107 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 66.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by its highway-focused nature, with 81% of the route consisting of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-55, I-155, and IL-3 as you make your way toward your destination. Be prepared for a substantial stretch of interstate travel, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 111.9 miles on I-55. The road moves quickly, trading local scenery for the steady rhythm of major thoroughfares. Expect a fairly consistent experience behind the wheel, as the transition between these primary roads keeps the drive moving at a brisk, predictable pace.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 12 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.
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.
The longest stretch is about 111.9 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Campton, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
