This 136.7-mile drive from Romeoville, IL to Peoria, IL is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours and 35 minutes. The route predominantly utilizes major interstates, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Midwest locations. With a highway share of 97%, you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21, and with only one recommended stop, it's designed for efficiency. This drive is perfect for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
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
68.3 miles from Romeoville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
99.5 mi
1h 48m
I 74
33.4 mi
36m
Normantown Road
1.7 mi
4m
Kingston Drive
0.5 mi
2m
Weber Road
0.3 mi
<1m
IL 29
0.2 mi
<1m
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Spalding Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 99.5 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romeoville, IL and Peoria, IL.
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Start on Kingston Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Kingston Drive
2
Turn left onto Normantown Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Normantown Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Normantown Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Normantown Road
4
Turn right onto CH 88
0.3 mi·41 sec·Weber Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
6
Merge onto I 55
99 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 55
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 74 West: PeoriaUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 74
27 mi·29 min·I 74
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi·7 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi·23 sec·IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
11
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft·20 sec·Spalding Avenue
12
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi·16 sec·Northeast Jefferson Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 35-minute duration and 136.7-mile distance, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. You can easily depart Romeoville in the morning and arrive in Peoria with plenty of time. Planning for one stop is recommended, and with the bulk of the drive on I 55 and I 74, keep an eye out for designated rest areas or service plazas for breaks. The estimated fuel cost of $21 is quite manageable, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Consider leaving a bit earlier in the morning to avoid potential midday traffic on the interstates, especially as you approach more populated areas.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.3 miles from Romeoville, IL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 19m 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 7m
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 Romeoville, 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 Romeoville, IL
This is one driving day of about 136.7 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Romeoville, 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 55 for about 99.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 136.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.2 mi into trip|~6m in|CH 88 / Weber Road
Turn right onto CH 88 / Weber Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip|~8m in|I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
102.3 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
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130.3 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
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136.5 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.37 one way
$42.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.47
$46.93
premium
$4.89
$26.31
$52.61
diesel
$5.61
$30.18
$60.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41
0
$14.35
$6.56
Efficient EV
34.2
0
$11.96
$5.47
EV Truck/SUV
54.7
0
$19.14
$8.75
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Romeoville, IL
Morning
in Romeoville on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Peoria, IL
Morning
in Peoria on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Fairbury, IL
68 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-intensive experience for most of this 136.7-mile trip, with 97% of the route on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 99.5 miles on I 55, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. This profile suggests a drive focused on covering distance efficiently rather than winding through scenic byways. You'll primarily be on I 55 and then transition to I 74, offering a consistent, high-speed driving environment for the majority of the 2-hour and 35-minute journey.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.5 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near CH 88 / Weber Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 99.5 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (CH 88 / Weber Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. 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 Peoria, IL before heading back.
