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Trip from South Roxana, IL to Peoria, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

155.2 mi

250 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

South Roxana, IL

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Downtown Peoria, IL, IL

Peoria, IL

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Trip Overview

South Roxana, IL to Peoria, IL is 155.2 miles and takes about 2h 59m via I-55, I-155, and I-74, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a straightforward journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, designed for efficient travel between these two Illinois cities. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it’s a practical choice for a single-day trip without much need for extended stops. You'll find the travel straightforward, especially if you're looking to cover ground quickly.

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

77.6 miles from South Roxana, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 103.9 mi 1h 52m
I 155 32 mi 34m
I 74 7 mi 8m
Edwardsville Road 2.5 mi 3m
Marine Road 2.5 mi 4m
Old Alton Edwardsville Road 1.3 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.3 mi 3m
Madison Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 103.9 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Roxana, IL and Peoria, IL.

1

Start on Sinclair Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sinclair Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
3

Continue on Madison Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
4

Continue on Old Alton Edwardsville Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Alton Edwardsville Road
5

Turn left onto Bender Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Bender Road
6

Turn right onto IL 143

2.5 mi · 3 min · Edwardsville Road
7

Continue on IL 143; IL 159

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
8

Turn left onto IL 143; IL 157

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Vandalia Street
9

Continue on IL 143

2.5 mi · 4 min · Marine Road
10

Turn left onto IL 143

0.6 mi · 58 sec · IL 143
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Use the left lane.
12

Merge onto I 55

104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
15

Merge onto I 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 74
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

6.0 mi · 7 min · I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
17

Take the exit onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 23 sec · IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
18

Continue on Spalding Avenue

452 ft · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
19

Turn left onto IL 29

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Trip Plan

With a drive time under 3 hours, this trip offers flexibility, making it easy to complete in a single day. Consider starting your drive in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Peoria. The $24 fuel cost estimate suggests you'll need to budget for at least one fill-up, so keep an eye on your gauge, particularly during the 103.9-mile stretch on I-55 where services might be less frequent. While there's only one recommended stop, you can easily adjust your break times based on your needs.

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 77.6 miles from South Roxana, IL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.9 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 34 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.6 miles or 1h 34m 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 27m

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 South Roxana, 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 South Roxana, IL

This is one driving day of about 155.2 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from South Roxana, 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 103.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital city of Illinois and county seat of Sangamon County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Springfield, IL

78 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

Carlinville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grandview, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.6 miles from South Roxana, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.9 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.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Olive, Illinois

0.8 mi

Star 66 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springfield, Illinois

1.1 mi

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Olive, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12179992115

Visit website

Star 66 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175230611

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13096431218

Visit website

El Quetzalito Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Divernon, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176280000

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Morton, Illinois

+13092913039

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003239935

Visit website

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 0.3 and 148.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Madison Street

At end of road, turn right onto Madison Street

Navigation decision point

5
11 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield

Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
7
114.9 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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
146.9 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
148.8 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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

$24.26 one way

$48.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.64 $53.28
premium $4.89 $29.87 $59.73
diesel $5.61 $34.27 $68.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.6 0 $16.30 $7.45
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.58 $6.21
EV Truck/SUV 62.1 0 $21.73 $9.93

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 18, 2026

Origin

South Roxana, IL

Late night in South Roxana on Tuesday

Local time

4:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 12 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Peoria, IL

Late night in Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

4:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Rain Showers Likely

NW 13 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:43AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 1:54AM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

71°F

Springfield, IL

78 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

5 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

2h 59m 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.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 85.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of I-55, covering 103.9 miles uninterrupted, which sets the tone for much of the trip. The primary roads, I-55, I-155, and I-74, are designed for speed and efficiency, meaning you'll likely encounter consistent highway driving. Expect a steady pace as you navigate these major arteries, with limited diversions from the fast lane. The route emphasizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

93% 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: 103.9 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Madison Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 155.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.9 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.

Between South Roxana, IL and Peoria, IL, road signs point toward Springfield and Hartsburg.

Springfield

11 mi in | ~22m | via I 55

Hartsburg

114.9 mi in | ~2h 14m | via I 155

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 2h 59m. Total distance: 155.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.9 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.9 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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