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Trip from Rogers Park, 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
3h 29m
Distance
175.1 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogers Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
Rogers Park, IL to Peoria, IL is 175.1 miles and takes about 3h 29m via Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I-74, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving you from the Midwest's urban edge into its heartland. Expect a fairly direct path, mostly on major expressways, making it a straightforward option for a single-day drive. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a no-fuss way to get from the Chicago area downstate.
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
87.6 miles from Rogers Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 122.3 mi | 2h 19m |
| I 74 | 33.4 mi | 36m |
| Stevenson Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| North Ashland Avenue | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Kennedy Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Clark Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Adlai E Stevenson Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
— 122.3 mi, about 2h 19m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,093 veh/hr typical · worst 1,450
Quietest
2 AM
~146 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 43 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 Rogers Park, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on this road
317 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue
220 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Greenview Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Morse Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Morse Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Clark Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Clark Street
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto North Ashland Avenue
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Ashland Avenue
6
Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Armitage Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn sharp left onto North Paulina Street
287 ft
·
9 sec
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North Paulina Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
9
Merge onto I 90; I 94
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 90; I 94
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 55
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 55
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
15
Continue on I 55
122 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on I 74
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 74
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
19
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
20
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
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Spalding Avenue
21
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Northeast Jefferson Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 29 minute drive time, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Peoria before evening. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $27, and plan your fill-up accordingly, perhaps before departing Rogers Park or during a brief break. Since this is a one-day trip, avoid the temptation to push through without a short rest; a quick stop around the halfway point can make the drive more comfortable.
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 87.6 miles from Rogers Park, IL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.3 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 39 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rogers Park, 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 Rogers Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 175.1 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Rogers Park, 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway for about 122.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.6 miles from Rogers Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adlai Stevenson Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.3 miles.
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.
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Westbound
0 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Limestone Rest Area (Southbound)
0.1 mi from route
Limestone Rest Area (Northbound)
0.1 mi from route
Thorntons
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Greater Chicago Truck Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Hinsdale Oasis
1.6 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Clark Street
Turn left onto North Clark Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Armitage Avenue
Turn right onto West Armitage Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
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North Paulina Street
Turn sharp left onto North Paulina Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Dr...
8
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: St Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 53B
Toward I 55 South: St Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.71 one way
$53.43 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
| premium | $4.81 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.39 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.51 | $11.21 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Origin
Rogers Park, IL
Late night in Rogers Park on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
16 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 29m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 12.1
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 95% of the 175.1 miles on expressways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 122.3 miles, primarily on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway. After this highway segment, expect a transition to surface roads as you approach Peoria. The route features frequent exits and merges, typical of interstate driving through the Midwest.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.3 mi on Adlai Stevenson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Clark Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 175.1 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 0.4 miles (North Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (West Armitage Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (North Paulina Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 3h 29m. Total distance: 175.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122.3 miles on Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 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 Peoria, 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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Clark Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (West Armitage Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (North Paulina Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Peoria, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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