How far is Geneva, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Geneva, IL to Peoria, IL is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.94 mi
02h 36m
Flight
106.04 mi
170.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.04 mi
Kilometers
170.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.94 mi
Kilometers
246.13 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Tue, May 26, 8:59 AM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Tue, May 26, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-05-26T06:22
Arrive Peoria
Tue, May 26, 8:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Dalzell
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Geneva
66.9 mi
01h 18m
To Peoria
86 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kaneville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kaneville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Keslinger Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Keslinger Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Peck Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peck Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kaneville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kaneville Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kaneville Road

    98 m · 6 sec · Kaneville Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Fabyan Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Fabyan Parkway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bliss Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Bliss Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Bliss Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bliss Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 47

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 47

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Route 30

    2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30

  13. 13

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    7.2 mi · 12 min · North Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stagecoach Trail

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Stagecoach Trail

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  21. 21

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 180 South
44.4 mi · 29%
I 80 West
31.9 mi · 21%
Stagecoach Trail
24.5 mi · 16%
North Galena Road
7.29 mi · 5%
North Bridge Street
7.21 mi · 5%
Bliss Road
5.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 180 South

Continue straight

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.8 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalzell
01h 18m from Geneva
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Geneva 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 Geneva to Peoria?

The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Geneva and 86 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Geneva and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Dalzell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dalzell, 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 Dalzell.

RAIL

Mendota station

22 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

24 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

63 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

64 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 106.04 mi (170.66 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

County seat of Kane County, Illinois

Population21,674
Coordinates41.8875300, -88.3053500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.305378, 41.887534)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Geneva and Peoria. The current time is 06:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.