How far is Evans, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Evans, IL to Peoria, IL is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 50m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evans and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evans and Peoria.
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Start on County Road 2800 East
1 km · 2 min · County Road 2800 East
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Turn right onto 700 North Road
13.1 mi · 19 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 Evans and Peoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
700 North Road
Turn right onto 700 North Road
13.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evans and Mostly Sunny then 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 Evans to Peoria?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Evans and 19.2 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evans and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Lacon City Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopewell.
Peoria, Illinois
Princeton
Kewanee
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.85 km).
#1 Evans
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 41.0380900, -89.1056400 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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