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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

3h 9m

Distance

142.7 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 2m

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 Wayne, IL, IL

Wayne, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peoria, IL to Wayne, IL covers 142.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, Illinois Route 71, County Road 1400 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.7 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.12 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.3 miles from Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 80 31.7 mi 34m
Illinois Route 71 24.7 mi 36m
County Road 1400 East 17.8 mi 20m
South 4th Street 9.1 mi 10m
I 180 8.9 mi 9m
IL 56 8.9 mi 11m
North Galena Road 7.6 mi 11m
South Bridge Street 7.2 mi 12m
Longest stretch: I 80 — 31.7 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Wayne, 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 right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 80 East: Joliet
15

Merge onto I 80

32 mi · 34 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 93 Toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto IL 71

25 mi · 36 min · Illinois Route 71
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn left onto South Bridge Street

7.2 mi · 12 min · South Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 30; IL 47

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 30; IL 47
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward IL 56 East: Chicago Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto IL 56

8.9 mi · 11 min · IL 56
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 119 Toward Farnsworth Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Turn left onto North Farnsworth Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Farnsworth Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on CR 77

3.9 mi · 6 min · Kirk Road
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on CR 77

1.2 mi · 2 min · Kirk Road
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on CR 77

4.1 mi · 7 min · North Kirk Road
27

Continue on CR 19

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Dunham Road
28

Turn right onto CR 20

1.4 mi · 3 min · Army Trail Road
29

Turn left onto Powis Road

86 ft · 2 sec · Powis Road
30

Arrive at destination

Powis Road

Trip Plan

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 71.3 miles from Peoria, IL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.7 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 31 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wayne, 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 142.7 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 80 for about 31.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

La Salle, IL

71 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

Tiskilwa, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Salle, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.3 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 · early in the drive

Rodeo 29 Bar and Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Putnam, Illinois

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 54min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 3–10 pm

+18154372674

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.2 mi

Sunfield Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ottawa, Illinois

1.5 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

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One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.3 mi

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

East Peoria, Illinois

1.6 mi

Rodeo 29 Bar and Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Putnam, Illinois

Hours: 3–10 pm

+18154372674

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

Sunfield Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18154345500

Visit website

Court Street Pub

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18153249032

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La Mexicana Restaurant & Grocery Store

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18154334714

Visit website

Bears Den

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18154345168

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Bar Dolci

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–11:30 pm

+18153135486

Visit website

Uptown Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18152244545

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

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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

Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Downtown Ottawa

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

The French Press

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+18153135239

Visit website

More

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18153135683

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Garden Berry Cafe Ottawa

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18153245084

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Thai Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+18154318090

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

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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

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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

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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

Misfits

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18153135287

Visit website

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ottawa, Illinois

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18152937099

Visit website

Jamie's OutPost

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

North Utica, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–5 pm

+18156674120

Visit website

The Study Supper Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50

La Salle, Illinois

Hours: 5–10 pm

+18152244689

Visit website

Spratt's Tap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Hennepin, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18159259100

Visit website

Año Del Gallo

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 3–11 pm

+17792131436

Silver Dome

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 130.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

8
85.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 93 Toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego
6
86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | IL 71 / Illinois Route 71

Turn left onto IL 71 / Illinois Route 71

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
110.8 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | South Bridge Street

Turn left onto South Bridge Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
130.2 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward Farnsworth Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 119 Toward Farnsworth Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.12 one way

$44.25 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $24.26 $48.52
premium $4.93 $27.69 $55.37
diesel $5.60 $31.46 $62.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.8 0 $14.98 $6.85
Efficient EV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71
EV Truck/SUV 57.1 0 $19.98 $9.13

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Peoria, IL

Night in Peoria on Friday

Local time

11:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

WSW 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued September 1 at 11:46AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:54AM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Wayne, IL

Night in Wayne on Friday

Local time

11:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 10 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued September 1 at 11:46AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:54AM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

5 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

3h 9m 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?

142.7 mi in 3h 9m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 80.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on I 80.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 142.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles (IL 71 / Illinois Route 71): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

757 ft 465 ft

Total Climb

405 ft

Total Descent

150 ft

Highest Point

757 ft

~142.7 mi in

Elevation Range

292 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 Wayne, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Oswego along the way.

Oswego

85.9 mi in | ~1h 41m

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 Wayne, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1958

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 3h 9m. Total distance: 142.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on I 80. 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.

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 Wayne, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles (IL 71 / Illinois Route 71): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Wayne, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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