How far is Kewanee, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Kewanee, IL to Peoria, IL is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 01h 02m.
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.
Civil township in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kewanee and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kewanee and Peoria.
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Start on East 3rd Street
5 m · 8 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Tenney Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tenney Street
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Turn left
22.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 East
1446 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Fayette Street
1946 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
112 m · 7 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 Kewanee and Peoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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22.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Kewanee 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 Kewanee to Peoria?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Kewanee and 25.5 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kewanee and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
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 Brimfield.
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kewanee and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.54 km).
#1 Kewanee
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.2455900, -89.9248300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
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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