How far is Groveland, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Groveland, IL to Peoria, IL is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.92 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.55 mi
12.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.55 mi
Kilometers
12.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.92 mi
Kilometers
14.35 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sat, Nov 7, 8:46 PM CST
Return by in Groveland
Sat, Nov 7, 8:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-11-07T20:33
Arrive Peoria
Sat, Nov 7, 8:46 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
East Peoria
IL

City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA

From Groveland
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Peoria
4.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
35°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM CST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    107 m · 21 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Muller Road

    2127 ft · 48 sec · East Muller Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pinecrest Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Pinecrest Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Fahey Hollow Road

    1236 ft · 27 sec · Fahey Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 74 West: Peoria

    1455 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 74 West: Peoria

    4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
4.24 mi · 48%
Springfield Road
2.56 mi · 29%
Pinecrest Drive
1 mi · 11%
East Muller Road
0.4 mi · 5%
Fahey Hollow Road
0.23 mi · 3%
IL 29 North
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left onto I 74 West: Peoria

3.96 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Peoria
00h 06m from Groveland
Leave By
8:04 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Groveland and Mostly Clear near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Groveland to Peoria?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Groveland and 4.5 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Groveland and Mostly Clear near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near East Peoria

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

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

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

9 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

53 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

61 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Kewanee

71 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 7.55 mi (12.15 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population593
Coordinates40.5925400, -89.5345400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-89.53454, 40.592532)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.83
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $1.41 $2.83
Mid-grade $5.19 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $5.75 $1.78 $3.56
Diesel $6.56 $2.03 $4.07

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and Peoria. The current time is 20:33:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.