How far is Custer, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Custer, IL to Peoria, IL is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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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 00h 47m.
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.
Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Custer and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Custer and Peoria.
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Start on County Road 2500 East
2654 ft · 2 min · County Road 2500 East
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Turn right onto 700 North Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · 700 North Road
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Continue on 5th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2544 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi · 11 min · IL 29
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Continue on North State Route 29
6 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on North Galena Road
2427 ft · 37 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Custer and Peoria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
700 North Road
Turn right onto 700 North Road
10.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Custer and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Custer to Peoria?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Custer and 17.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Custer and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Princeville Town Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillicothe.
Peoria, Illinois
Kewanee
Princeton
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Custer and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 32.88 mi (52.91 km).
#1 Custer
Settlement in Sangamon County, Illinois
| Population | 1,341 |
| Coordinates | 41.0372600, -89.1536900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
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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