Warsaw, IL to North Peoria, IL is 140.1 miles and takes about 2h 53m via I 74 and US 34, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip, making it a good option for a quick day trip or a segment of a larger journey. Expect a practical, efficient transit rather than a leisurely scenic tour.
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
70 miles from Warsaw, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
41.7 mi
45m
US 61
36.5 mi
42m
US 34
28.6 mi
35m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16.3 mi
19m
US 136
5.1 mi
8m
County Highway 32
3.7 mi
6m
East Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
West Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 41.7 mi, about 45m
Traffic on I-74
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~777 veh/hr typical
· worst 919
Quietest
2 AM
~61 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Warsaw, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
50 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto North 6th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North 6th Street
3
Continue on County Highway 32
3.7 mi·6 min·County Highway 32
4
Continue on Warsaw Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Warsaw Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 136
5.1 mi·8 min·US 136
6
Continue on US 61; US 218
36 mi·42 min·US 61; US 218
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
8
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
28 mi·34 min·US 34; IA 163
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 34
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 34
10
Merge onto US 34; US 67; IL 110
16 mi·19 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward IL 41, IL 164
12
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft·3 sec
13
Turn straight onto IL 41
1.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
14
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
389 ft·6 sec·East Main Street
15
Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East Main Street
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
17
Merge onto I 74
42 mi·45 min·I 74
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward Gale Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Gale Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·North Gale Avenue
20
Turn left onto West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi·4 min·West McClure Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 53m driving time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before starting the 41.7-mile stretch on I 74, as the $21 fuel estimate suggests a straightforward tank. The relatively short duration means you can depart at your convenience and still arrive with plenty of time.
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 70 miles from Warsaw, IL, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.7 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 28m 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 22m
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 Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, IL
This is one driving day of about 140.1 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Warsaw, 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 74 for about 41.7 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 91.5 — 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|North 6th Street
Turn left onto North 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.4 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
5
46.7 mi into trip|~1h in|US 34; IA 163
Merge onto US 34; IA 163
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 34
Take the exit onto US 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
91.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward IL 41, IL 164
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 41, IL 164
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.89 one way
$43.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.37
$24.10
$48.20
premium
$4.88
$26.91
$53.81
diesel
$5.35
$29.51
$59.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42
0
$14.71
$6.72
Efficient EV
35
0
$12.26
$5.60
EV Truck/SUV
56
0
$19.61
$8.97
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 26, 2026
Origin
Warsaw, IL
Late night
in Warsaw on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Late night
in North Peoria on Wednesday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Sunny
ESE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:49PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
1 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 53m 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 is 94% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 41.7 miles on I 74. You'll transition from primarily highway driving to surface roads as you approach your destination in North Peoria. Be prepared for a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you navigate these main arteries.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 61. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 6th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 140.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 (North 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (US 34; IA 163): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 140.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 (North 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles (US 34; IA 163): 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.
