Origin
Williamsville, IL
Late night in Williamsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsville, 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
1h 6m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsville, IL
Tom Fisk
Peoria, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Williamsville to Peoria is 58.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I-155, I-55, and I-74, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip connecting two points within Illinois's Midwest region. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, it's an easy day trip or a quick leg of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making for an efficient commute between these central Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 155 | 32 mi | 34m |
| I 55 | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| I 74 | 7 mi | 8m |
| IL 29 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Highway 2 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spalding Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 155
— 32 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsville, IL and Peoria, IL.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on IL 123
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
County Highway 2
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto I 55
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 55
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
Exit 127
Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
7
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
9
Take the exit onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 29
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
10
Continue on Spalding Avenue
452 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spalding Avenue
11
Turn left onto IL 29
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Williamsville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 18 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
49.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
IL 29
Take the exit onto IL 29 toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
5
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto IL 29 / Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.11 one way
$18.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Delavan, IL
29 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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?
This drive is overwhelmingly on interstates, with 97% of the 58.3 miles on highway. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on I-155 for 32 miles. Expect to see frequent exits and merges as you navigate the interstate system for the majority of this trip. The route remains on high-speed roads for nearly its entire length.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 155 and I 55. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in near I 155.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 58.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 18 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.9 miles (I 74): 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.
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 Williamsville, IL to Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Hartsburg
18 mi in
|
~20m
|
via I 155
About the Cities
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 155. 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.
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 Peoria, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 18 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.9 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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