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Trip from Windsor, IL to North 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
2h 48m
Distance
126.3 mi
203 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, IL
Choco Kitty
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Windsor, IL to North Peoria, IL is 126.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m via I 74 and IL 32, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip that should be easy to navigate. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for a quick transition between towns.
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
63.1 miles from Windsor, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 35.1 mi | 39m |
| North Water Street | 27.5 mi | 36m |
| IL 32 | 22.9 mi | 32m |
| North 1450 East Road | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| Route 32 | 10.5 mi | 18m |
| US 51 | 8 mi | 9m |
| US 36 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Knoxville Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 35.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Maple Street
208 ft
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14 sec
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North Maple Street
2
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Pennsylvania Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hickory Street
4
Continue on IL 32
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Route 32
5
Turn left onto IL 32; IL 121
23 mi
·
32 min
·
IL 32; IL 121
6
Turn left onto US 36; IL 121
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 36; IL 121
7
Turn right onto US 51 Business
27 mi
·
36 min
·
North Water Street
8
Continue on US 51
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North 1450 East Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 51
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 51
Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
10
Take the exit onto I 74
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 74
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
13
Turn straight onto IL 40
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Knoxville Avenue
14
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East McClure Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 48m duration, leaving Windsor, IL in the morning allows plenty of time to reach North Peoria, IL before dark. The $20 fuel cost suggests it's an economical trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. You'll have one main stretch of highway driving for about 35 miles, so plan for a quick stop before or after that segment if needed. The route is relatively short, giving you flexibility to depart when you're ready.
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 63.1 miles from Windsor, IL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 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 28 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 21m
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 Windsor, 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 Windsor, IL
This is one driving day of about 126.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Windsor, 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 35.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Windsor, 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.
TA
0.1 mi from route
Mackinaw Dells Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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IL 32 / North Hickory Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 32 / North Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
5
81.4 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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US 51
Take the exit onto US 51 toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
4
89.4 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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I 74
Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
117.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.75 one way
$39.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Origin
Windsor, IL
Morning in Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning in North Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Clinton, IL
63 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
17 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 48m 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 trip is mostly highway, with 64% of the driving on major roads like I 74. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 35.1 miles on I 74, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. The route transitions to surface roads, including North Water Street and IL 32, as you approach your destination.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.1 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North Water Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pennsylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 48m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 32 / North Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.4 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Windsor, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.
Rockford
81.4 mi in
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~1h 56m
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via US 51
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 126.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 (Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (IL 32 / North Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 81.4 miles (US 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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