How far is Granville, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Granville, IL to Peoria, IL is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
53.55 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.51 mi
70.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.51 mi
Kilometers
70.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.55 mi
Kilometers
86.18 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 PM CDT
Return by in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-04-18T22:44
Arrive Peoria
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
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
Sparland
IL

Village in Marshall County, Illinois

From Granville
26.7 mi
00h 30m
To Peoria
26.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Court

    41 m · 11 sec · Harrison Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    1318 ft · 39 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Peoria

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCoy Street
38.4 mi · 72%
North Galena Road
7.29 mi · 14%
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.73 mi · 3%
Northeast Adams Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Harrison Court
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

McCoy Street

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
43.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparland
00h 30m from Granville
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Granville and 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 Granville to Peoria?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Sparland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Granville and 26.8 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Granville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Sparland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sparland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chillicothe City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Chillicothe City Hall

Chillicothe , IL
908 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall,Pier,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Lacon City Hall

Lacon , IL
406 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Lacon City Hall and Police Department

Lacon , IL
406 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sparland.

RAIL

Princeton

40 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

45 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Kewanee

48 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Mendota station

64 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 43.51 mi (70.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Granville

Human settlement in Putnam County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates41.2611500, -89.2275900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Court (-89.22759, 41.261137)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Granville and Peoria. The current time is 22:44:00.

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.