How far is Jonesboro, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, IL to Peoria, IL is about 258 miles (415.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and Peoria.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Public Square
6 m · 8 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Public Square
39 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Merge sharp left onto Public Square
111 m · 8 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Vienna Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Vienna Street
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Turn left
19 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto North 2nd Street
45.5 mi · 56 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left
1982 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4
1924 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 4
55 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
26 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 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 Jonesboro and Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
IL 4
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then 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 Jonesboro to Peoria?
The road trip is about 258 miles (415.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Williamson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from Jonesboro and 127.2 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Williamson
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 Williamson.
Alton
Carlinville
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 224.66 mi (361.55 km).
#1 Jonesboro
City in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,677 |
| Coordinates | 37.4517200, -89.2681400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.27 | $96.53 |
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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