How far is Carthage, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Carthage, IL to Peoria, IL is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 54m.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 East Flagg Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · East Flagg Road
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Continue on Lost Nation Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Lost Nation Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left onto Timber Lane
997 ft · 17 sec · Timber Lane
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Continue on East 2nd Street
3146 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Galena Avenue
19.5 mi · 30 min · South Galena Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on 2050 East Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street
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Continue on County Road 2010 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
1193 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
2141 ft · 52 sec
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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 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.
I 180 South
Continue straight
32.6 mi · 00h 39m
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 Cloudy leaving Carthage and Cloudy 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 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Depue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Carthage and 50.5 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carthage and Cloudy near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Depue
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 Depue.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 85.85 mi (138.17 km).
#1 Carthage
Carthage is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9189200, -89.3137100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.61 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $18.65 | $37.31 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
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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