How far is Kickapoo, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Kickapoo, IL to Peoria, IL is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kickapoo and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kickapoo and Peoria.
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Start on South Kickapoo Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Kickapoo Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Airport Road
910 ft · 27 sec · South Airport Road
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Turn left onto West Harmon Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Harmon Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
109 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Romeo B Garrett Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Monroe Street
1032 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Monroe Street
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Continue on Northeast Monroe Street
905 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Fayette Street
927 ft · 32 sec · 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 Kickapoo and Peoria.
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.
West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Keep slight left to continue on West Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.8 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kickapoo 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 Kickapoo to Peoria?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
West Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Kickapoo and 2 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kickapoo and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near West Peoria
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 West Peoria.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kickapoo and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 3.75 mi (6.04 km).
#1 Kickapoo
Township in Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 6,907 |
| Coordinates | 40.6717000, -89.6545500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.60 | $1.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.74 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
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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