How far is Alorton, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Alorton, IL to Peoria, IL is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
166.52 mi
02h 33m
Flight
148.09 mi
238.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.09 mi
Kilometers
238.32 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.52 mi
Kilometers
267.99 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Alorton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alorton
2026-04-19T00:02
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alorton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Alorton
83.1 mi
01h 16m
To Peoria
83.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alorton and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alorton and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    6 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 42nd Street

    534 ft · 15 sec · North 42nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    89 m · 11 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North: Chicago

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alorton and Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
117 mi · 70%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 255 North
7.94 mi · 5%
I 74 West
7.94 mi · 5%
New Missouri Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
IL 29 North
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 16m from Alorton
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alorton and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alorton to Peoria?

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Alorton and 83.3 miles from Peoria.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alorton and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Divernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Divernon.

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alorton and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 148.09 mi (238.32 km).

Alorton

#1 Alorton

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates38.5897700, -90.1201100
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway (-90.120106, 38.589773)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.24 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.48 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alorton and Peoria. The current time is 00:02:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.