How far is Glen Ellyn, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Glen Ellyn, IL to Peoria, IL is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
154.95 mi
02h 24m
Flight
113.73 mi
183.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.73 mi
Kilometers
183.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.95 mi
Kilometers
249.37 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, May 6, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Glen Ellyn
Thu, May 7, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Ellyn
2026-05-06T20:00
Arrive Peoria
Wed, May 6, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Ellyn
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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Glen Ellyn
77.4 mi
01h 12m
To Peoria
77.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ellyn and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    22 m · 7 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 South: Joliet

    2826 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Ellyn 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 68%
I 74 West
34 mi · 22%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
11.5 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.26 mi · 1%
East Roosevelt Road
1.19 mi · 1%
I 355 South
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

105 mi · 01h 56m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 12m from Glen Ellyn
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn to Peoria?

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Glen Ellyn and 77.5 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen Ellyn and Mostly Cloudy near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ellyn and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 113.73 mi (183.03 km).

Glen Ellyn

#1 Glen Ellyn

Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA

Population27,402
Coordinates41.8775300, -88.0670100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-88.066991, 41.877467)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.7 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.25
10.94 gal · 41.4 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.63 $41.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.65 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $5.30 $29.01 $58.03

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Ellyn and Peoria. The current time is 20:00:00.

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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.