How far is Bishop, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Bishop, IL to Peoria, IL is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.05 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.05 mi
Kilometers
54.8 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM CDT
Return by in Bishop
Thu, Oct 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishop
2026-10-15T15:33
Arrive Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishop
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
Mapleton
IL

Village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States

From Bishop
17.4 mi
00h 25m
To Peoria
16.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Bishop Road

    107 m · 16 sec · North Bishop Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    690 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Manito Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Manito Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Manito Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · East Manito Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Adams Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hwy Boulevard North

    2344 ft · 1 min · Hwy Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Continue on Manito Road

    12.4 mi · 20 min · Manito Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 3rd Avenue

    1502 ft · 30 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1705 ft · 41 sec · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ann Eliza Street

    883 ft · 13 sec · Ann Eliza Street

  14. 14

    Continue on McNaughton Bridge

    1.8 mi · 2 min · McNaughton Bridge

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto MacArthur Highway

    141 m · 13 sec · MacArthur Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1282 ft · 36 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manito Road
12.4 mi · 37%
East Manito Road
6.02 mi · 18%
Southwest Adams Street
2.22 mi · 7%
South 2nd Street
1.95 mi · 6%
McNaughton Bridge
1.82 mi · 5%
Southwest Washington Street
1.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Manito Road

Continue on Manito Road

12.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mapleton
00h 25m from Bishop
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bishop 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 Bishop to Peoria?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Mapleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Bishop and 16.7 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bishop and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Mapleton

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

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

12 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

64 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Galesburg station

68 mi away
225 South Seminary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).

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#1 Bishop

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population121
Coordinates40.3458700, -89.8748300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.87495, 40.345795)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.35 $12.70
Premium $5.84 $7.00 $14.01
Diesel $6.57 $7.89 $15.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bishop and Peoria. The current time is 15:33:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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