How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to Peoria, IL is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo Grove and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove and Peoria.
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Start on Aptakisic Road
18 m · 3 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Turn left onto South Buffalo Grove Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Hintz Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Hintz Road
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Palatine Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 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 Buffalo Grove 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove to Peoria?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Buffalo Grove and 89.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo Grove and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 131.41 mi (211.48 km).
#1 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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