How far is Brookside, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Brookside, IL to Peoria, IL is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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 30m.
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.
Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookside and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside and Peoria.
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Start on Circle Drive
128 m · 19 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn left onto Brookside West Drive
1340 ft · 1 min · Brookside West Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Anderson Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
14.1 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.6 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
1786 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 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 Brookside 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 39 South
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brookside 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 Brookside to Peoria?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Brookside and 65.8 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:30 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 Mostly Sunny around Brookside and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookside and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 104.73 mi (168.54 km).
#1 Brookside
Township in Clinton County, Illinois
| Population | 5,328 |
| Coordinates | 41.9358600, -88.4325800 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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 36m |
| 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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