Warren, IL to North Peoria, IL is 169.1 miles and takes about 3h 30m via Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, making it a straightforward and efficient route. With a recommended one-day drive, it's perfect for a quick trip or an extension of another journey.
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
84.5 miles from Warren, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
81.4 mi
1h 27m
North Main Street
31.6 mi
46m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
20 mi
21m
Tisdell Avenue
9.4 mi
14m
Carroll Road
7.5 mi
10m
IL 110
7.1 mi
8m
Crosby Road
5.2 mi
7m
West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~862 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,082
Quietest
2 AM
~96 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 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 Warren, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on South Water Street
37 ft·5 sec·South Water Street
2
Turn right onto IL 78
0.2 mi·20 sec·West Main Street
3
Continue on IL 78
9.4 mi·14 min·Tisdell Avenue
4
Take the ramp
224 ft·6 sec
5
Merge onto US 20; IL 78
1.3 mi·2 min·East North Avenue
6
Turn left onto IL 78
32 mi·46 min·North Main Street
7
Continue on IL 78
7.5 mi·10 min·Carroll Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 30; IL 78
0.6 mi·1 min·Lincoln Road
9
Continue on US 30; IL 78
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Lincoln Way
10
Continue on US 30; IL 78
0.7 mi·1 min·West Lincolnway
11
Turn right onto IL 78
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Cherry Street
12
Turn left onto IL 78
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Wall Street
13
Turn right onto IL 78
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Clinton Street
14
Turn left onto IL 78
0.4 mi·37 sec·Portland Avenue
15
Continue on IL 78
5.2 mi·7 min·Crosby Road
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
17
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
20 mi·21 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
18
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi·5 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19
Take the exit onto IL 110
7.1 mi·8 min·IL 110
Toward I 80: Peoria
20
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
76 mi·1 hr 21 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward Gale Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Gale Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·North Gale Avenue
23
Turn left onto West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi·4 min·West McClure Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3.5-hour drive, consider leaving in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and potential for an unplanned stop. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to break up the 169.1 miles as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 81.4-mile highway segment, and aim to refuel before hitting the longer stretch if your tank is low. The estimated fuel cost is $26.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.5 miles from Warren, IL, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 37 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 1h 56m 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 54m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, IL
This is one driving day of about 169.1 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Warren, 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 81.4 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|IL 78 / West Main Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip|~17m in|IL 78 / North Main Street
Turn left onto IL 78 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
50.2 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 30; IL 78 / Lincoln Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 30; IL 78 / Lincoln Road
Navigation decision point
5
51.8 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|IL 78 / East Wall Street
Turn left onto IL 78 / East Wall Street
Navigation decision point
5
52 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.80 one way
$51.60 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$28.41
$56.83
premium
$4.81
$32.00
$63.99
diesel
$5.40
$35.97
$71.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
East Peoria, Illinois
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Peoria, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Peoria, Illinois
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Holiday Inn Charging Station
East Peoria, Illinois
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 5
ChargePoint: 4
Tesla: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.7
0
$17.76
$8.12
Efficient EV
42.3
0
$14.80
$6.76
EV Truck/SUV
67.6
0
$23.67
$10.82
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 26, 2026
Origin
Warren, IL
Late night
in Warren on Sunday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Late night
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
41°F
Clinton, IA
85 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m 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 route features 52% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 81.4 miles on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. You'll transition from highway to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Be prepared for a notable change in pace as you exit the expressway and navigate local streets. Expect a steady cruising experience for the majority of the drive.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.4 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 78 / West 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 3h 30m drive. You will face about 12 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 78 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (IL 78 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles (US 30; IL 78 / Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.4 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 78 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (IL 78 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles (US 30; IL 78 / Lincoln Road): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at North Peoria, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
