Worden to North Peoria is 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m via I 55, I 155, and I 74, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Illinois. Given its relatively short distance and high highway percentage, it’s a straightforward trip. You'll spend most of your time on interstates, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Plan for a single-day excursion, as the duration allows for minimal disruption to your schedule.
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
69.2 miles from Worden, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
93.2 mi
1h 40m
I 155
32 mi
34m
I 74
7.7 mi
9m
Possum Hill Road
1.8 mi
4m
North Knoxville Avenue
1 mi
1m
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
IL 4
0.4 mi
<1m
East Wall Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 93.2 mi, about 1h 40m
Traffic on I-55
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,843 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,285
Quietest
2 AM
~153 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Worden, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on East Wall Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·East Wall Street
2
Turn left onto Goodall Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Goodall Street
3
Turn right onto East Kell Street
192 ft·5 sec·East Kell Street
4
Continue on Possum Hill Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Possum Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto IL 4
0.4 mi·39 sec·IL 4
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
7
Merge onto I 55
93 mi·1 hr 40 min·I 55
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 155
32 mi·34 min·I 155
Exit 127Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
10
Merge onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
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 36m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning or early afternoon from Worden is ideal. The single stop listed is likely sufficient for a break, but feel free to add more as needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, you can easily plan your budget. The longest continuous stretch is 93.2 miles on I 55, so be sure to have snacks and drinks handy before you embark on that segment. Since this is a short, primarily highway route, you have flexibility in your departure time and can easily adjust your schedule if needed.
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 69.2 miles from Worden, IL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 6m
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 Worden, 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 Worden, IL
This is one driving day of about 138.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Worden, 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 55 for about 93.2 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 130 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|East Kell Street
Turn right onto East Kell Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|IL 4
At end of road, turn right onto IL 4
Navigation decision point
7
96.1 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
128.1 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
130 mi into trip|~2h 24m 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
$21.11 one way
$42.23 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$23.26
$46.51
premium
$4.81
$26.19
$52.37
diesel
$5.40
$29.44
$58.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.5
0
$14.53
$6.64
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.11
$5.54
EV Truck/SUV
55.4
0
$19.38
$8.86
Gas CO2
48 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
Worden, IL
Morning
in Worden on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
E 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:00PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
North Peoria, IL
Morning
in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
8:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:00PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
45°F
Williamsville, IL
69 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 36m 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 predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the 138.4 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 93.2 miles on I 55, which means extended periods of consistent speed. The transition to surface roads will occur later in the drive, closer to your destination. Expect to encounter the typical merging and exiting patterns associated with major interstate travel for the vast majority of this trip.
96% 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: 93.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Kell Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 138.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (East Kell Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 4): Navigation decision point; at 96.1 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Worden, IL to North Peoria, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Hartsburg along the way.
Hartsburg
96.1 mi in|~1h 47m|via I 155
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 138.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 North Peoria, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Kell Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 4): Navigation decision point; at 96.1 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
