This 117.3-mile drive from Peoria, IL to Kingston, IL is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 3 hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to depart and arrive within the same day without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes US 24 and other roads like West Clinton Street, offering a 70% highway experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this journey through the Midwest is ideal for those seeking a quick and efficient transit between these Illinois locations.
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
58.7 miles from Peoria, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 24
47.5 mi
1h 5m
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi
25m
West Clinton Street
15.9 mi
23m
IL 107
12.2 mi
21m
Mill Street
9 mi
15m
Illinois Route 104
5.9 mi
10m
South Main Street
4.6 mi
6m
Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 47.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Kingston, IL.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.1 mi·14 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·Southwest Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Western Avenue
0.1 mi·12 sec·South Western Avenue
4
Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Southwest Adams Street
5
Continue on Southwest Adams Street
0.1 mi·7 sec·Southwest Adams Street
6
Continue on US 24
19 mi·23 min·US 24
7
Turn left
126 ft·4 sec
8
Continue on US 24
0.2 mi·17 sec·West Valley View Drive
9
Continue on US 24
17 mi·25 min·United States Highway 24
10
Turn left onto US 24; IL 100
4.6 mi·6 min·South Main Street
11
Continue on US 24; US 136; IL 100
28 mi·42 min·US 24; US 136; IL 100
12
Turn right onto US 24
16 mi·23 min·West Clinton Street
13
Turn left onto IL 99
0.7 mi·1 min·Pittsfield Road
14
Turn right onto IL 107
12 mi·21 min·IL 107
15
Turn right onto IL 104
9.0 mi·15 min·Mill Street
16
Continue on IL 104
5.9 mi·10 min·Illinois Route 104
17
Turn slight left onto County Road 440 North
0.4 mi·1 min·County Road 440 North
18
Turn left onto Buffalo Street
0.1 mi·36 sec·Buffalo Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto North 408th Avenue
60 ft·2 sec·North 408th Avenue
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Arrive at destination
North 408th Avenue
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 3 hours, this 117.3-mile trip from Peoria to Kingston offers great flexibility; you can depart whenever suits you best. Since the longest stretch is 47.5 miles, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated cost is $18. A good tip for this route is to check traffic conditions on US 24 before you leave, as it's the primary artery for a significant portion of your drive and can experience varying levels of congestion.
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 58.7 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 23m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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 117.3 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 US 24 for about 47.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 40 and 117.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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40 mi into trip|~56m in|US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
73 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 24 / West Clinton Street
Turn right onto US 24 / West Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
4
89 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|IL 99 / Pittsfield Road
Turn left onto IL 99 / Pittsfield Road
Navigation decision point
4
89.7 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|IL 107
Turn right onto IL 107
Navigation decision point
5
117.3 mi into trip|~3h in|North 408th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North 408th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.34 one way
$36.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.13
$40.27
premium
$4.89
$22.57
$45.15
diesel
$5.61
$25.90
$51.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
Efficient EV
29.3
0
$10.26
$4.69
EV Truck/SUV
46.9
0
$16.42
$7.51
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 18, 2026
Origin
Peoria, IL
Morning
in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:11PM CDT until April 17 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 9:11PM CDT until April 17 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Kingston, IL
Morning
in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Astoria, IL
59 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
30 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
3h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 117.3-mile route, with 70% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.5 miles on US 24, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While largely on main highways, transitions between US 24 and roads like West Clinton Street will break up the uniformity. This drive offers a consistent pace, making it predictable and efficient for travelers prioritizing getting to their destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.5 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and United States Highway 24. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 40 miles in near US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Peoria, IL to Kingston, IL is easy. At 3h with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40 miles (US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 73 miles (US 24 / West Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 89 miles (IL 99 / Pittsfield Road): Navigation decision point.
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 47.5 miles on US 24. 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: at 40 miles (US 24; IL 100 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 73 miles (US 24 / West Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 89 miles (IL 99 / Pittsfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Kingston, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
