How far is Colfax, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Colfax, IL to Peoria, IL is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Human settlement 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 Colfax and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Peoria.
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Start on West Main Street
23 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
2282 ft · 2 min · North Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 2000 North Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East 2000 North Road
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Continue on North 3300 East Road
14.3 mi · 31 min · North 3300 East Road
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Continue on East Hely Street
2165 ft · 1 min · East Hely Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
2706 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North 1900 East Road
2004 ft · 43 sec · North 1900 East Road
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Turn left onto Bloomington, I 55 South
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 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 Colfax 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
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colfax 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 Colfax to Peoria?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Carlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Colfax and 29.4 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Colfax and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Carlock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlock.
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 51.74 mi (83.27 km).
#1 Colfax
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,009 |
| Coordinates | 40.5669800, -88.6164500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.81 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
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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