How far is Bement, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Bement, IL to Peoria, IL is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
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.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bement and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bement and Peoria.
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Start on Macon Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street
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Continue on South Market Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
1085 ft · 22 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Center Street
3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on West Brige Street
569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
2650 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Deland Monticello Road
3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
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Turn straight onto North 525 East Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on South Highway Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 North
1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North
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Turn left onto North 550 East Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road
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Continue on North 525 East Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on Royal Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road
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Continue on Main Street
1576 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Clinton Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto I 74 West: Bloomington
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Spalding Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
799 ft · 17 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 Bement and Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
31 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bement 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 Bement to Peoria?
The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Bement and 53 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bement and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bement and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 75.59 mi (121.65 km).
#1 Bement
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 39.9219800, -88.5720100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
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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