How far is Lakewood Shores, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Lakewood Shores, IL to Peoria, IL is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood Shores and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood Shores and Peoria.
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Start on Robert Street
2102 ft · 2 min · Robert Street
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Continue on Sunset Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Sunset Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Kahler Road
147 m · 21 sec · West Kahler Road
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Turn right onto Barnes Drive
702 ft · 31 sec · Barnes Drive
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Continue on South Park Street
2759 ft · 2 min · South Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on West Balitmore Street
2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on North Front Street
2038 ft · 51 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
93 m · 16 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2509 ft · 48 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Kennedy Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Kennedy Road
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Continue on East Reed Road
532 ft · 21 sec · East Reed Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 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 Lakewood Shores 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 55 South
Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 01h 15m
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 Lakewood Shores and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood Shores to Peoria?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Lakewood Shores and 56.9 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood Shores and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
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Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood Shores and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 85.58 mi (137.73 km).
#1 Lakewood Shores
Census designated place
| Population | 1,347 |
| Coordinates | 41.2817000, -88.1447800 |
| 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: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
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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