How far is Gilberts, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Gilberts, IL to Peoria, IL is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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 42m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilberts and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilberts and Peoria.
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Start on East Higgins Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Higgins Road
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Plank Road
12 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1269 ft · 35 sec · West Elm Street
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Continue on DeKalb Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto South Peace Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road
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Continue on North Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.6 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
1786 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Gilberts 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 39 South
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 41m
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 Gilberts and Partly Cloudy near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilberts to Peoria?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Troy Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Gilberts and 74 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gilberts and Partly Cloudy near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Troy Grove
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 Troy Grove.
Mendota station
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Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilberts and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 116.02 mi (186.71 km).
#1 Gilberts
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,071 |
| Coordinates | 42.1033600, -88.3728600 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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