Origin
Washburn, IL
Late night in Washburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washburn, IL to Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washburn, IL
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Peoria, IL
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Trip Overview
This short 26.5-mile drive from Washburn to Peoria, Illinois, can easily be completed in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be spending about 63% of your time on highways, with a fuel cost estimated at just $4. The route is straightforward, designed for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing. Since it's a quick journey through the Midwest, you won't need to worry about breaking it up with an overnight stay. This drive is ideal when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 89 | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| Boyd Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Douglas Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 150 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Mount Vernon Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 89
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washburn, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on IL 89
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Continue on IL 89
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Parkside Drive
3
Continue on IL 89
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 89
4
Continue on IL 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Niles Street
5
Turn right onto IL 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mount Vernon Street
6
Turn left onto South Douglas Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Douglas Street
7
Continue on Douglas Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Douglas Road
8
Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn right onto US 24
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Boyd Parkway
10
Continue on US 150
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Turn right onto IL 29
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
13
Continue on IL 29
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Douglas Street
Turn left onto South Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 24 / Boyd Parkway
Turn right onto US 24 / Boyd Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
23.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Peoria, IL
Late night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 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
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
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 63% of your journey taking place on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles along State Route 89. You'll primarily navigate using State Route 89, Boyd Parkway, and Douglas Road. This setup suggests a drive that prioritizes directness, likely offering a consistent pace for most of the 41-minute duration. The character is less about winding country lanes and more about efficient travel.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on State Route 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 89 and Boyd Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near South Douglas Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Washburn, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 41m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (South Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 24 / Boyd Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Washburn, IL
Full guide →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 41m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on State Route 89. 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: at 10.8 miles (South Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (US 24 / Boyd Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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