How far is Belvidere, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Belvidere, IL to Peoria, IL is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belvidere and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belvidere and Peoria.
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Start on East Perry Street
753 ft · 31 sec · East Perry Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South State Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Belvidere and Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harrison Avenue
Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Belvidere and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belvidere to Peoria?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Belvidere and 67 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Belvidere and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
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 La Salle.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belvidere and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 115.14 mi (185.3 km).
#1 Belvidere
City in Illinois
| Population | 24,731 |
| Coordinates | 42.2639100, -88.8442700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
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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