How far is Avena, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Avena, IL to Peoria, IL is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
151.27 mi
02h 38m
Flight
121.66 mi
195.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.66 mi
Kilometers
195.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.27 mi
Kilometers
243.44 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Avena
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avena
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avena
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
Rochester
IL

Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

From Avena
75.1 mi
01h 19m
To Peoria
76.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1750 East

    3085 ft · 2 min · County Road 1750 East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Cumberland Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · East Cumberland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-70 West: St Louis

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 (Kennedy Boulevard): Vandalia, Pana

    1981 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    815 ft · 12 sec · North Kennedy Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  8. 8

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  17. 17

    Continue on East Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2678 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East

    2550 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 32 min

  25. 25

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

    32 mi · 34 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 North
32 mi · 21%
I 55 North
30.4 mi · 20%
West Springfield Road
22.9 mi · 15%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 10%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 7%
I 74 West
7.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 155 North

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

32 mi · 00h 34m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
01h 19m from Avena
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avena and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Avena and 76.2 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avena and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rochester, 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 Rochester.

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

47 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

61 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

96 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avena and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 121.66 mi (195.8 km).

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#1 Avena

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,924
Coordinates39.0075400, -88.9278400
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 1750 East (-88.928498, 39.007544)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.21 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.27
10.68 gal · 40.42 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.14 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.71 $45.42
Premium $4.65 $24.85 $49.70
Diesel $5.30 $28.32 $56.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avena and Peoria. The current time is 19:30:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.