How far is Channahon, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Channahon, IL to Peoria, IL is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
119.25 mi
01h 47m
Flight
87.22 mi
140.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.22 mi
Kilometers
140.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.25 mi
Kilometers
191.91 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Tue, May 5, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Channahon
Tue, May 5, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Channahon
2026-05-05T01:04
Arrive Peoria
Tue, May 5, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Channahon
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Channahon
59.5 mi
00h 53m
To Peoria
59.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Eames Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Eames Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bluff Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Bluff Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Channahon and Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
83 mi · 70%
I 74 West
34 mi · 29%
West Bluff Road
1.11 mi · 1%
West Eames Street
0.66 mi · 1%
IL 29 North
0.16 mi
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

82.8 mi · 01h 29m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
00h 53m from Channahon
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Channahon and 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 Channahon to Peoria?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Channahon and 59.7 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Channahon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Channahon and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 87.22 mi (140.36 km).

Channahon

#1 Channahon

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,409
Coordinates41.4294800, -88.2286700
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: West Eames Street (-88.228711, 41.429514)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Channahon and Peoria. The current time is 01:04:03.

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.