How far is Fairview Heights, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Fairview Heights, IL to Peoria, IL is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 32m.
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
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Township in Sangamon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview Heights and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Heights and Peoria.
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Start on North Brook Circle
36 m · 10 sec · North Brook Circle
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Turn right onto Waterside Drive
99 m · 26 sec · Waterside Drive
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Turn right onto North Brook Circle
969 ft · 1 min · North Brook Circle
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Turn left onto Longacre Drive
1397 ft · 46 sec · Longacre Drive
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Turn left onto North Illinois Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 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 Fairview Heights 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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Fairview Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview Heights to Peoria?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Fairview Heights and 87.2 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fairview Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill
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 Cotton Hill.
Springfield station
Carlinville
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Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Heights and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 146.98 mi (236.54 km).
#1 Fairview Heights
City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,127 |
| Coordinates | 38.5889400, -89.9903800 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.45 | $62.91 |
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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