Troy, IL to North Peoria, IL is 152.5 miles and takes about 2h 49m via I-55, I-155, and I-74, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Illinois, traversing the Midwest. It's primarily a highway route, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a recommended one-day travel time, it’s ideal for a quick visit or transit.
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
76.3 miles from Troy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
108.3 mi
1h 57m
I 155
32 mi
34m
I 74
7.7 mi
9m
West Edwardsville Road
1.6 mi
2m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
North Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 108.3 mi, about 1h 57m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,745 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,160
Quietest
2 AM
~156 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Troy, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Main Street
40 ft·3 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto IL 162
1.6 mi·2 min·West Edwardsville Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
4
Merge onto I 55; I 70
0.4 mi·28 sec·I 55; I 70
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
108 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 55
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
Exit 127Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
8
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi·8 min·I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
11
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi·1 min·North Knoxville Avenue
12
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East McClure Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Troy in the morning to take advantage of the full day. Since this trip is under 3 hours, you won't need extensive stops, but consider a brief break around the halfway mark for fuel or a quick stretch. The primary highways, I-55, I-155, and I-74, are well-maintained, but always be aware of your surroundings, especially during peak traffic times. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $23 estimate is based on an efficient drive; it's wise to fill up before leaving Troy.
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 76.3 miles from Troy, IL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.3 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 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m
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 Troy, 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 Troy, IL
This is one driving day of about 152.5 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Troy, 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 108.3 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 2.3 and 150.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.3 mi into trip|~4m in|I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...
7
110.2 mi into trip|~2h 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
142.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
144.1 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
4
150.8 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.83 one way
$47.66 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.37
$26.23
$52.46
premium
$4.88
$29.29
$58.57
diesel
$5.35
$32.13
$64.25
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: 53.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.01
$7.32
Efficient EV
38.1
0
$13.34
$6.10
EV Truck/SUV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Troy, IL
Late night
in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Late night
in North Peoria on Wednesday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
N 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:32PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
73°F
Williamsville, IL
76 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
24 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 49m 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
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 97% of your time on the highway, covering a significant 108.3 miles on I-55 as the longest stretch. The transition to surface roads will only occur in the final few miles as you approach North Peoria. Expect a largely uninterrupted cruising experience with minimal need to navigate local streets until the very end of your drive.
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: 108.3 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 55.
Driving Effort6/10
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 152.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.2 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Troy, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Hartsburg
110.2 mi in|~2h|via I 155
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 152.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.3 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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 North 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.2 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 North Peoria, IL before heading back.
