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Trip from Peoria, IL to Walnut, 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

1h 43m

Distance

77 mi

124 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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Downtown Walnut, IL, IL

Walnut, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Walnut, IL covers 77 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road 1400 East, South 4th Street, I 180 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.8 miles on County Road 1400 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.5 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road 1400 East 17.8 mi 20m
South 4th Street 9.1 mi 10m
I 180 8.9 mi 9m
North Galena Road 7.6 mi 11m
2050 East Street 7.3 mi 10m
North State Route 29 6.1 mi 7m
West Green River Road 5.9 mi 10m
I 80 4.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: County Road 1400 East — 17.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

84 ft · 8 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2

Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

466 ft · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
3

Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Adams Street
4

Continue on IL 29

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street
5

Continue on IL 29

7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
6

Keep slight left at fork

321 ft · 4 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

148 ft · 2 sec
8

Continue on IL 29

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North Galena Road
9

Continue on IL 29

6.1 mi · 7 min · North State Route 29
10

Continue on IL 29

9.1 mi · 10 min · South 4th Street
11

Continue on IL 29

1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
12

Continue on IL 29

18 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
13

Merge onto I 180

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 180
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West: Davenport
15

Merge onto I 80

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 80
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 56 Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
17

Turn right onto IL 26

1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
18

Continue on IL 26

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East
19

Continue on IL 26

7.3 mi · 10 min · 2050 East Street
20

Continue on IL 26

0.2 mi · 27 sec · South Main Street
21

Turn left onto IL 92

5.9 mi · 10 min · West Green River Road
22

Continue on IL 92

0.3 mi · 33 sec · 2850 North Avenue
23

Turn straight onto IL 92

0.7 mi · 1 min · East North Street
24

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
25

Turn left onto Liberty Street

141 ft · 7 sec · Liberty Street
26

Turn right

64 ft · 4 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 38.5 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.8 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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.5 miles or 50m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walnut, 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 77 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Peoria, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on County Road 1400 East for about 17.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

capital and largest city of Italy

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rome, IL

39 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

Rome, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Henry, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.5 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.

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

Rodeo 29 Bar and Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Putnam, Illinois

2.6 mi

Rolando’s supper club

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hennepin, Illinois

3 mi

Best coffee break

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.3 mi

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Peoria, Illinois

1.6 mi

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

Rodeo 29 Bar and Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Putnam, Illinois

Hours: 3–10 pm

+18154372674

Spoons and Forks

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Princeton, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18158729001

Rolando’s supper club

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hennepin, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18159257211

Visit website

The Decoy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Hennepin, Illinois

Casford’s Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

DePue, Illinois

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18159157919

Visit website

Casey's

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

DePue, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18157094513

Visit website

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13096431218

Visit website

Coffee Cup Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Princeton, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18158751233

Visit website

The 520 Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+13098391416

Visit website

Cafe Grace

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Princeton, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18158724000

Visit website

The Library Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Princeton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+18158751331

Visit website

Sheryl's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Washington, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13094444746

Visit website

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

Spratt's Tap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hennepin, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18159259100

Visit website

Hawg House Saloon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Princeton, Illinois

Hours: 3 pm–2 am

+18159158582

Visit website

Silver Dome

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

DePue, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18154472198

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.9 — 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 left onto Hamilton Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northeast Adams Street

Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street

Navigation decision point

6
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Davenport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Davenport
6
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 56 Toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.94 one way

$23.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $13.09 $26.18
premium $4.93 $14.94 $29.88
diesel $5.60 $16.97 $33.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.1 0 $8.09 $3.70
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
EV Truck/SUV 30.8 0 $10.78 $4.93

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Peoria, IL

Night in Peoria on Friday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walnut, IL

Night in Walnut on Friday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Rome, IL

39 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

3 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 43m 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?

77 mi in 1h 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on County Road 1400 East.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

845 ft 470 ft

Total Climb

531 ft

Total Descent

328 ft

Highest Point

845 ft

~71.5 mi in

Elevation Range

375 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Peoria, IL to Walnut, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dixon along the way.

Dixon

58.9 mi in | ~1h 13m

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 Walnut, IL

Full guide →

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 43m. Total distance: 77 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on County Road 1400 East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Walnut, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walnut, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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