How far is Charleston, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Charleston, IL to Peoria, IL is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 02h 11m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and Peoria.
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Start on Madison Avenue
146 m · 20 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on 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 Charleston and Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to Peoria?
The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Charleston and 71.4 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Charleston and Mostly Cloudy near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Illinois Terminal
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Uptown Station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 111.45 mi (179.36 km).
#1 Charleston
City in Illinois
| Population | 20,034 |
| Coordinates | 39.4961500, -88.1761500 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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