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Trip from Peoria, IL to Green Rock, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

83 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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 Green Rock, IL, IL

Green Rock, IL

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Trip Overview

This 83-mile drive from Peoria, IL to Green Rock, IL is a straightforward 1 hour and 33-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route predominantly utilizes major highways, offering a quick and efficient passage. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. You’ll spend virtually all your time on well-maintained roads, so planning for extensive sightseeing stops isn't necessary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.5 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 78.4 mi 1h 25m
IL 84 1.2 mi 1m
US 6 1.2 mi 1m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 0.7 mi <1m
Hamilton Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Spalding Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast Perry Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Green Park Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 78.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Green Rock, IL.

1

Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

84 ft · 5 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
3

Turn right onto IL 40

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
4

Turn left onto IL 40

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Spalding Avenue
5

Keep slight right at fork onto Spalding Avenue

211 ft · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
6

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · this road
Toward I 74 West
7

Merge onto I 74

78 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 74
8

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 6
10

Turn left onto US 6

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 6
11

Turn right onto IL 84

1.2 mi · 1 min · IL 84
12

Turn right onto 7th Avenue

51 ft · 4 sec · 7th Avenue
13

Turn right onto Green Park Avenue

88 ft · 3 sec · Green Park Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Green Park Avenue

Trip Plan

This 1 hour and 33-minute drive is short enough to tackle any time of day, but an early start can give you more flexibility upon arrival in Green Rock. With only 83 miles and a low fuel cost of around $13, you won't need many stops for gas or rest. Consider using the longest stretch on I-74, which spans 78.4 miles, as your primary focus for uninterrupted driving. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks for meals or stretching before you depart or after you arrive.

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 41.5 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 18 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 46m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Rock, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peoria, IL

This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hanna City, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hanna City, IL

42 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

North Peoria, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Truro, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Subway

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+13097960996

Visit website

El Pueblo Mexican Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+13097556391

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83 — 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
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 40 / Northeast Perry Avenue

Turn right onto IL 40 / Northeast Perry Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Spalding Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto Spalding Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
79.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110 / Chicago-Kansas City Expressway toward I 80 West: Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Des Moines
5
83 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | Green Park Avenue

Turn right onto Green Park Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.98 one way

$25.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.25 $28.49
premium $4.89 $15.97 $31.95
diesel $5.61 $18.33 $36.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.26 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.62 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Peoria, IL

Morning in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green Rock, IL

Morning in Green Rock on Tuesday

Local time

6:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

21 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

1h 33m 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 drive for 98% of this trip, primarily on I-74, IL-84, and US-6. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.4 miles on I-74, meaning you'll experience extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a route prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads. The road character remains largely consistent, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience as you transition from Peoria to Green Rock.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and IL 84. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 40 / Northeast Perry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Spalding Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 1h 33m. Total distance: 83 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on I 74. 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 0.3 miles (IL 40 / Northeast Perry Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Spalding Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Green Rock, 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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