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Trip from Utica, IL to North 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

1h 33m

Distance

76.2 mi

123 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

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Downtown Utica, IL, IL

Utica, IL

Claudia Solano

Downtown North Peoria, IL, IL

North Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 71-mile drive from Utica, IL, to North Peoria, IL, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Clark Street and North Division Street, with some time on I-80 West. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect long stretches of open highway. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy leg of a larger journey within Illinois.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.1 miles from Utica, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 29 32.6 mi 38m
I 80 19.3 mi 20m
I 180 8.7 mi 9m
North Galena Road 7.3 mi 10m
North Division Street 1.3 mi 2m
East War Memorial Drive 1.1 mi 1m
North Prospect Road 1 mi 1m
IL 178 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: IL 29 — 32.6 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica, IL and North Peoria, IL.

1

Start on East Canal Street

177 ft · 8 sec · East Canal Street
2

Turn right onto IL 178

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Clark Street
3

Continue on IL 178

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Division Street
4

Turn left

103 ft · 2 sec
5

Turn straight onto IL 178

0.6 mi · 1 min · IL 178
6

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
7

Merge onto I 80

19 mi · 20 min · I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
9

Continue on I 180

8.7 mi · 9 min · I 180
10

Keep slight right at fork

2.1 mi · 2 min
Toward Peoria
11

Continue on IL 29

33 mi · 38 min · IL 29
12

Continue on IL 29

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward 150: War Memorial Drive
14

Merge onto US 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · East War Memorial Drive
15

Turn left onto North Prospect Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Prospect Road
16

Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East McClure Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

East McClure Avenue

Trip Plan

For this straightforward 71-mile drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can depart anytime, but leaving mid-morning can help you avoid early commuter traffic in both Utica and Peoria. With a total duration of just over an hour, you likely won't need formal stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $11. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route: pre-load your GPS or have a navigation app ready, as there are no long highway stretches to provide ample warning for upcoming turns. Enjoy the ease of this quick Midwest hop!

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 38.1 miles from Utica, IL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 17 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 44m 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 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 Utica, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Utica, IL

This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Utica, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 29 for about 32.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

capital and largest city of Italy

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rome, IL

38 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

Depue, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lacon, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Utica, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Bruce & Ollie's Ice Cream, Specialty Coffee & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Utica, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18156918034

Visit website

Jamie's OutPost

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Utica, Illinois

0.3 mi

Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Oglesby, Illinois

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

The Daily Grind Specialty Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spring Valley, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

First break · 12min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18156640084

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Bean Box Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spring Valley, Illinois

2.8 mi

Valley Babes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spring Valley, Illinois

3 mi

Bruce & Ollie's Ice Cream, Specialty Coffee & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

North Utica, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18156918034

Visit website

Jamie's OutPost

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

North Utica, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–5 pm

+18156674120

Visit website

Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 8–10:30 am

+18152207321

Visit website

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Año Del Gallo

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 3–11 pm

+17792131436

Treetops Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

North Utica, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16303962875

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The Daily Grind Specialty Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Spring Valley, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18156640084

Visit website

Bean Box Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Spring Valley, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Valley Babes

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Spring Valley, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

Babs Brew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Peru, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

Blended Together

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Spring Valley, Illinois

+18156631518

The Library Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Princeton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+18158751331

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Spratt's Tap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hennepin, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18159259100

Visit website

Carrico's Claudettes

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Oglesby, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18158837075

Visit website

Silver Dome

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.4 — 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 178 / Clark Street

Turn right onto IL 178 / Clark Street

Navigation decision point

6
2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
21.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 180 South: Hennepin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
5
31.4 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Peoria

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.91 one way

$23.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.08 $26.16
premium $4.89 $14.66 $29.33
diesel $5.61 $16.82 $33.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.00 $3.66
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.67 $3.05
EV Truck/SUV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 20, 2026

Origin

Utica, IL

Morning in Utica on Tuesday

Local time

11:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Peoria, IL

Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

11:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Rome, IL

38 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

2 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

1h 33m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 71-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a variety of local streets, requiring your attention for frequent turns and adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise. As you transition from Utica to North Peoria, the road character will likely shift from smaller town streets to more developed urban and suburban thoroughfares, keeping you engaged throughout the 1 hour and 17 minute trip.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on IL 29.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and I 80. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 178 / Clark Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 76.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (IL 178 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Utica, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.

Peoria

31.4 mi in | ~36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 178 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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