How far is Huntley, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Huntley, IL to Peoria, IL is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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 45m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntley and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntley and Peoria.
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Start on the route
26 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
28.2 mi · 30 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Huntley 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
Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntley 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 Huntley to Peoria?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Huntley and 68.9 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntley and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 118.3 mi (190.38 km).
#1 Huntley
Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
| Population | 27,256 |
| Coordinates | 42.1680800, -88.4281400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.92 | $45.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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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