How far is Brooklyn, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, IL to Peoria, IL is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Peoria.
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Start on South 6th Street
71 m · 12 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1198 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto S 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · S 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
1233 ft · 45 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Packers Avenue
1170 ft · 30 sec · Packers Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Chicago, Louisville, Indianapolis
1910 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 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 Brooklyn 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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
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 Likely then Mostly Clear leaving Brooklyn and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Peoria?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 83.5 miles from Brooklyn and 84 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Clear around Brooklyn and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Divernon
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 Divernon.
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Carlinville
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Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 143.91 mi (231.6 km).
#1 Brooklyn
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 38.6586600, -90.1659400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.14 | $50.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.51 | $55.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
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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