Origin
Roanoke, IL
Late night in Roanoke on Sunday
Local time
1:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, IL to Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, IL
Joseph Fuller
Peoria, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Roanoke to Peoria is 25.2 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Boyd Parkway and State Route 116, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest locations. The route offers a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward trip for a quick local excursion. With only one day recommended, it’s perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple commute between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| State Route 116 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Douglas Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| County Road 1400 North | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Mount Vernon Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| US 150 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boyd Parkway
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto IL 116; IL 117
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Husseman Street
3
Continue on IL 116; IL 117
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
4
Continue on IL 116; IL 117
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 1400 North
5
Continue on IL 116
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 116
6
Continue on IL 116
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Mount Vernon Street
7
Turn left onto South Douglas Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Douglas Street
8
Continue on Douglas Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Douglas Road
9
Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 24
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Boyd Parkway
11
Continue on US 150
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
13
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
14
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street
Turn slight right onto IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Douglas Street
Turn left onto South Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 24 / Boyd Parkway
Turn right onto US 24 / Boyd Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.69 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
1:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
E 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:45AM CDT until April 30 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:35AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
38m 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?
You'll spend about 47% of this 25.2-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 6.6 miles on Boyd Parkway. The route transitions from highway sections to surface roads like State Route 116 and Douglas Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving and more local cruising as you navigate between these Illinois locations.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Boyd Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roanoke, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 38m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (South Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 24 / Boyd Parkway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 38m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Boyd Parkway. 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 (IL 116; IL 117 / West Husseman Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (South Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 24 / Boyd Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peoria, 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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