How far is Georgetown, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Georgetown, IL to Peoria, IL is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
130.67 mi
02h 05m
Flight
114.21 mi
183.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.21 mi
Kilometers
183.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.67 mi
Kilometers
210.3 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Farmer City
IL

City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States

From Georgetown
65.2 mi
01h 02m
To Peoria
65.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West West Street

    17 m · 9 sec · West West Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    9 mi · 14 min · Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
121 mi · 93%
Georgetown Road
9.01 mi · 7%
IL 29 North
0.16 mi
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.15 mi
Spalding Avenue
0.09 mi
West West Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

86.2 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmer City
01h 02m from Georgetown
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Peoria?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Farmer City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Georgetown and 65.4 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Farmer City

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

37 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Rantoul

42 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 114.21 mi (183.81 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population3,145
Coordinates39.9753100, -87.6358500
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: West West Street (-87.63585, 39.975382)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Peoria. The current time is 22:42:35.

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.