How far is Bushnell, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Bushnell, IL to Peoria, IL is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 01h 14m.
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 Fulton County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushnell and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushnell and Peoria.
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Start on North Crafford Street
14 m · 4 sec · North Crafford Street
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Turn right onto East Gridley Street
1262 ft · 1 min · East Gridley Street
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Turn left onto Cole Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Cole Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North 2100th Road
23.8 mi · 42 min · North 2100th Road
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Continue on East Locust Street
2182 ft · 48 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Linn Street
7.1 mi · 11 min · East Linn Street
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street
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Turn left onto MacArthur Highway
141 m · 13 sec · MacArthur Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1282 ft · 36 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Turn left onto 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 Bushnell and Peoria.
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.
North 2100th Road
Keep slight right to continue on North 2100th Road
23.8 mi · 00h 42m
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 Bushnell 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 Bushnell to Peoria?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Bushnell and 29.3 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bushnell and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Galesburg station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushnell and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.98 km).
#1 Bushnell
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,825 |
| Coordinates | 40.5528200, -90.5062400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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