How far is Grant Park, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Grant Park, IL to Peoria, IL is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grant Park and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grant Park and Peoria.
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Start on Maple Street
1404 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto East Court Street
3 mi · 5 min · East Court Street
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Continue on Court Street
1510 ft · 26 sec · Court Street
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Continue on West Station Street
2763 ft · 47 sec · West Station Street
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Continue on County Road 0
9.7 mi · 14 min · County Road 0
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Continue on West Route 17
7.7 mi · 11 min · West Route 17
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Continue on Livingston Road
11.7 mi · 17 min · Livingston Road
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Continue on East 3200 North Road
2059 ft · 40 sec · East 3200 North Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
1980 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Spalding Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
799 ft · 17 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 Grant Park 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 55 South
Merge slight left
53 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Patchy Frost then Rain Likely leaving Grant Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grant Park to Peoria?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Grant Park and 70 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Rain Likely around Grant Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant Park and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 108.19 mi (174.11 km).
#1 Grant Park
Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 41.2411400, -87.6461500 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.55 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
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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