How far is Lacon, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Lacon, IL to Peoria, IL is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated census-designated place in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacon and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacon and Peoria.
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Start on 5th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2544 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi · 11 min · IL 29
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Continue on North State Route 29
6 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on North Galena Road
2427 ft · 37 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Lacon 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.
IL 29
Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lacon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lacon to Peoria?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Rome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Lacon and 13.9 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lacon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Rome
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Peoria City Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rome.
Peoria, Illinois
Kewanee
Princeton
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacon and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 24.69 mi (39.74 km).
#1 Lacon
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.0247600, -89.4112000 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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