How far is Jackson, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Jackson, IL to Peoria, IL is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Peoria.
-
1
Start on 990N
737 ft · 27 sec · 990N
-
2
Turn sharp left
2.5 mi · 4 min
-
3
Continue on State Street
1734 ft · 30 sec · State Street
-
4
Take the ramp straight
2296 ft · 1 min
-
5
Continue straight
18.6 mi · 25 min
-
6
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
-
7
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
147 m · 19 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
-
8
Turn left onto East Butler Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Butler Street
-
9
Turn right onto North West Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street
-
10
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
-
11
Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
-
12
Turn right
36.3 mi · 54 min
-
13
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
-
14
Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
-
15
Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
-
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
-
19
Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6 mi · 7 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
869 ft · 23 sec
-
23
Continue on Spalding Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
-
24
Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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 74 West
Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Peoria?
The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Jackson and 110.1 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Illinois Terminal
Mattoon station
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 170.85 mi (274.96 km).
#1 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.7211600, -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.22 | $66.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
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 29, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.