How far is Breese, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Breese, IL to Peoria, IL is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
173.18 mi
02h 46m
Flight
143.97 mi
231.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.97 mi
Kilometers
231.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.18 mi
Kilometers
278.71 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Return by in Breese
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breese
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Breese
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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Breese
86.2 mi
01h 23m
To Peoria
87 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 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 Breese and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 50 West

    2361 ft · 49 sec · Old Route 50 West

  2. 2

    Continue on Old US Hwy 50

    1 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 50

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Rose Road

    1924 ft · 43 sec · Saint Rose Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1076 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  9. 9

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

    32 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Breese 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Madison Street
116 mi · 67%
I 155 North
32 mi · 18%
I 74 West
7.94 mi · 5%
Old US Hwy 50
1.01 mi · 1%
Saint Rose Road
0.57 mi
Old Route 50 West
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

North Madison Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 23m from Breese
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Breese 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 Breese to Peoria?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Breese and 87 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breese and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 143.97 mi (231.69 km).

Breese

#1 Breese

City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.

Population4,538
Coordinates38.6106000, -89.5270300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Route 50 West (-89.527015, 38.61077)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.13 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.26 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 Breese and Peoria. The current time is 21:12:34.

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.