How far is Clifton, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Clifton, IL to Peoria, IL is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Peoria.
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Start on South Main Street
2460 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East 2900 North Road
1225 ft · 25 sec · East 2900 North Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth
1558 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1700 N
16.2 mi · 23 min · County Road 1700 N
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Continue on East 830 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road
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Continue on East 825 North Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road
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Continue on East Wabash Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East 820 North Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East Oak Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
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Continue on East Cemetery Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
1845 ft · 40 sec · East 3100 North Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 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 Clifton 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
Continue straight
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clifton 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 Clifton to Peoria?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 55.1 miles from Clifton and 55.2 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:46 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clifton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 88.11 mi (141.8 km).
#1 Clifton
Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 40.9353100, -87.9344900 |
| 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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