How far is Galena, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Galena, IL to Peoria, IL is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 57m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galena and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galena and Peoria.
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Start on South Bench Street
2297 ft · 2 min · South Bench Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bench Street
32 m · 11 sec · South Bench Street
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Turn left onto Decatur Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 15 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1930 ft · 55 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Jefferson Street
14 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Chicago Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto Viaduct Road
23.7 mi · 35 min · Viaduct Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Waller Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Waller Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
78.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Fayette Street
1946 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
112 m · 7 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 Galena 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
78.3 mi · 01h 25m
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 Galena 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 Galena to Peoria?
The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Green Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Galena and 82.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Galena and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Green Rock
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 Green Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galena and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 126.72 mi (203.94 km).
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3,151 |
| Coordinates | 42.4166700, -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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