How far is Evergreen Park, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Evergreen Park, IL to Peoria, IL is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.1 mi
02h 41m
Flight
121.07 mi
194.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.07 mi
Kilometers
194.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.1 mi
Kilometers
259.26 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Evergreen Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen Park
2026-04-18T07:20
Arrive Peoria
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen Park
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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Evergreen Park
80.5 mi
01h 20m
To Peoria
80.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on West 95th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Western Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 111th Street

    2919 ft · 1 min · West 111th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Monterey Avenue

    2545 ft · 1 min · West Monterey Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Marshfield Avenue

    41 m · 3 sec · South Marshfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 57 South

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    2386 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
87 mi · 54%
I 74 West
34 mi · 21%
I 80 West
25.7 mi · 16%
I 57 South
9.9 mi · 6%
South Western Avenue
2.02 mi · 1%
West 95th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

86.6 mi · 01h 33m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 20m from Evergreen Park
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evergreen Park and 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 Evergreen Park to Peoria?

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Evergreen Park and 80.7 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evergreen Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Odell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen Park and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 121.07 mi (194.84 km).

Evergreen Park

#1 Evergreen Park

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,905
Coordinates41.7205900, -87.7017200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: West 95th Street (-87.701722, 41.720669)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.52 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 43.04 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Evergreen Park and Peoria. The current time is 07:20:33.

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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.