How far is Colchester, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Colchester, IL to Peoria, IL is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.48 mi
01h 41m
Flight
65.82 mi
105.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.82 mi
Kilometers
105.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.48 mi
Kilometers
145.61 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Jun 3, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in Colchester
Wed, Jun 3, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-06-03T06:16
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Jun 3, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
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
Lewistown
IL

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

From Colchester
41.2 mi
00h 50m
To Peoria
49.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East North Street

    133 m · 7 sec · East North Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Macomb Street

    2971 ft · 50 sec · Macomb Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · West Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1200th Road

    6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 2100th Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Avenue E

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MacArthur Highway

    141 m · 13 sec · MacArthur Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1282 ft · 36 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 24%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 20%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 19%
West Jackson Street
6.39 mi · 7%
North 1200th Road
5.96 mi · 7%
East Jackson Street
2.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
65.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
00h 50m from Colchester
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colchester and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colchester to Peoria?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Colchester and 49.3 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colchester and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Lewistown City Hall
Meeting point 1 mi away

Lewistown City Hall

Lewistown , IL
119 S Adams St, Lewistown, IL 61542
City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

50 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

64 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.93 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates40.4264300, -90.7926300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: East North Street (-90.792651, 40.426472)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and Peoria. The current time is 06:16:56.

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.