Seneca to North Peoria is 99.4 miles and takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes via I 80 and IL 29, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive that should feel familiar to anyone who has traveled through the heartland before. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Seneca, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
35.4 mi
37m
IL 29
32.6 mi
38m
I 180
8.7 mi
9m
North Galena Road
7.3 mi
10m
E Bluff Street
4.8 mi
7m
East 24th Road
1.8 mi
3m
County Highway 15
1.3 mi
2m
East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 35.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seneca, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West Union Street
6 ft·5 sec·West Union Street
2
Turn left onto IL 170
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 6
0.6 mi·52 sec·East Jackson Street
4
Continue on US 6
4.8 mi·7 min·E Bluff Street
5
Turn right onto CH 15
0.2 mi·15 sec·Rutland Street
6
Continue on CH 15
0.7 mi·1 min·County Highway 15
7
Continue on CH 15
1.8 mi·3 min·East 24th Road
8
Continue on CH 15
0.6 mi·1 min·County Highway 15
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
10
Merge onto I 80
35 mi·37 min·I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
12
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi·9 min·I 180
13
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi·2 min
Toward Peoria
14
Continue on IL 29
33 mi·38 min·IL 29
15
Continue on IL 29
7.3 mi·10 min·North Galena Road
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
17
Merge onto US 150
1.1 mi·1 min·East War Memorial Drive
18
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi·1 min·North Prospect Road
19
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi·53 sec·East McClure Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, leaving anytime should work well, especially since it's a single-day trip. With only 99.4 miles, you have flexibility to stop if needed, though you likely won't require many breaks. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so keep an eye on your gauge, particularly before you leave I 80 for IL 29, as services might be less frequent on the latter. Plan your departure time based on your schedule rather than needing to beat traffic, though weekend travel might see more local activity on IL 29.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.7 miles from Seneca, IL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.4 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Seneca, 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 Seneca, IL
This is one driving day of about 99.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Seneca, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 35.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
4.1 mi from route
~10 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.7 — 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|IL 170 / North Main Street
Turn left onto IL 170 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 6 / East Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 6 / East Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
9.6 mi into trip|~15m in|I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.16 one way
$30.33 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$16.70
$33.40
premium
$4.81
$18.81
$37.62
diesel
$5.40
$21.14
$42.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.70
$3.98
EV Truck/SUV
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 Apr 25, 2026
Origin
Seneca, IL
Night
in Seneca on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Night
in North Peoria on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NE 8 mph0% chanceLive 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
44°F
Chillicothe, IL
50 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
31 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 2m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 78% of the 99.4 miles on major roads like I 80 and I 180. You'll experience a longest stretch of 35.4 miles on I 80, which means extended periods of cruising. The transition to IL 29 will bring you onto more traditional surface roads, likely with a higher density of intersections and local traffic as you approach your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.4 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and IL 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 170 / North Main Street.
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 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 170 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: 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.
Between Seneca, IL and North Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Peoria.
Rock Island
9.4 mi in|~15m
Peoria
54.7 mi in|~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 99.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 35.4 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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: near the start (IL 170 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 6 / East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
