How far is Carthage, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Carthage, IL to Peoria, IL is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 59m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Peoria.
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Start on North Madison Street
19 m · 7 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn left onto Buchanan Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Buchanan Street
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Continue on E County Road 1500
3055 ft · 52 sec · E County Road 1500
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Take the ramp slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1915 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 56 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Side Square
726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on North 1200th Road
6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road
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Turn right onto East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East Avenue E
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive
729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive
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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 Carthage and Peoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 2100th Street
Turn right onto East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carthage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Peoria?
The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Ipava is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Carthage and 58.8 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Carthage and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Ipava
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterford Town Hall
Lewistown City Hall
Havana Water Works Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ipava.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 83.45 mi (134.3 km).
#1 Carthage
City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 40.4164300, -91.1362500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
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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