How far is Byron, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Byron, IL to Peoria, IL is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
116.24 mi
02h 16m
Flight
100.53 mi
161.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.53 mi
Kilometers
161.78 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.24 mi
Kilometers
187.07 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Byron
Wed, May 13, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byron
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Peoria
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byron
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
Peru
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Byron
68.2 mi
01h 08m
To Peoria
48 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Byron and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Union Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · North Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

    1 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Byron 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Union Street
52.3 mi · 45%
I 180 South
44.4 mi · 38%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 15%
North Galena Road
7.29 mi · 6%
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.73 mi · 1%
Northeast Adams Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Union Street

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
01h 08m from Byron
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Byron and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Byron to Peoria?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Byron and 48 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Byron and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

29 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

62 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

64 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byron and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 100.53 mi (161.78 km).

Byron

#1 Byron

City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States

Population3,650
Coordinates42.1269700, -89.2556600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.255775, 42.126969)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Byron and Peoria. The current time is 19:59:43.

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.