Riverton, IL to North Peoria, IL is 68.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I-155 and I-55, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest's familiar flat terrain. It's a straightforward connection between two points, ideal if you're looking for a quick hop without much fuss. Plan for a single-day drive, as the distance is quite manageable. You'll mainly be on interstate highways for this short haul.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 155
32 mi
34m
I 55
17.2 mi
18m
I 74
7.7 mi
9m
South Williamsville Road
5.4 mi
7m
North 7th Street
1 mi
2m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
Valor Parkway
0.5 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 155
— 32 mi, about 34m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,279 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,681
Quietest
2 AM
~150 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 41 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on East Lincoln Street
25 ft·6 sec·East Lincoln Street
2
Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·North 7th Street
3
Continue on County Highway 5A
0.3 mi·41 sec·County Highway 5A
4
Continue on CR 5A; CR 31
0.4 mi·55 sec·South Main Street
5
Continue on South Williamsville Road
5.4 mi·7 min·South Williamsville Road
6
Turn left onto Valor Parkway
0.5 mi·1 min·Valor Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Old Route 66
0.5 mi·1 min·Old Route 66
8
Turn left onto IL 123
273 ft·7 sec·County Highway 2
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
10
Merge onto I 55
17 mi·18 min·I 55
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
Exit 127Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
13
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
16
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
17
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Riverton, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 7th Street
Turn left onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.1 mi into trip|~11m in|Valor Parkway
Turn left onto Valor Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
25.8 mi into trip|~33m in|I 155
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 127
Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
5
57.8 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.78 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$11.44
$22.89
premium
$4.81
$12.89
$25.77
diesel
$5.40
$14.49
$28.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
Efficient EV
17
0
$5.96
$2.72
EV Truck/SUV
27.2
0
$9.53
$4.36
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 25, 2026
Origin
Riverton, IL
Morning
in Riverton on Sunday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
11:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
E 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
25 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
1h 23m 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?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 85% of the 68.1 miles on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 32 miles on I-155, offering a consistent cruising experience. Surface roads will likely come into play for the final portion of the drive as you approach your destination. Expect to see a steady stream of exits along the interstate segments.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Valor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Riverton, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 North Peoria, 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 (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Valor Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
