How far is East Dundee, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from East Dundee, IL to Peoria, IL is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Dundee and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Dundee and Peoria.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Higgins Road
3 mi · 5 min · Higgins Road
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Continue on East Higgins Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Plank Road
12 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1269 ft · 35 sec · West Elm Street
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Continue on DeKalb Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto South Peace Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road
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Continue on North Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.6 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
1786 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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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 East Dundee 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 39 South
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving East Dundee and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Dundee to Peoria?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Troy Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from East Dundee and 76.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around East Dundee and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Troy Grove
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 Troy Grove.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Dundee and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 118.7 mi (191.03 km).
#1 East Dundee
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,186 |
| Coordinates | 42.0989100, -88.2714700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
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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