How far is Knoxville, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Knoxville, IL to Peoria, IL is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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 Knoxville and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knoxville and Peoria.
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Start on North Market Street
39 m · 11 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 150 / IL 97
1378 ft · 24 sec · US 150 / IL 97
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Peoria
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 42 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 Knoxville 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 East
Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Peoria?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Knoxville and 21.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knoxville 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 Knoxville and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 39.3 mi (63.25 km).
#1 Knoxville
City in Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 40.9083700, -90.2848500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
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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