How far is Avon, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Avon, IL to Peoria, IL is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in the northeast corner of Fulton County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Peoria.
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Start on East Wood Street
11 m · 3 sec · East Wood Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
22 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto East Fort Street
1 mi · 1 min · East Fort Street
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Continue on West Farmington Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · West Farmington Road
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Continue on West Plank Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Plank Road
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Continue on West Harmon Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Harmon Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
109 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Monroe Street
1032 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Monroe Street
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Continue on Northeast Monroe Street
905 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Fayette Street
927 ft · 32 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
112 m · 7 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Peoria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
22 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Avon and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avon to Peoria?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Avon and 24.8 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Avon and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 44.37 mi (71.4 km).
#1 Avon
Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 699 |
| Coordinates | 40.6642100, -90.4348500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.69 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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