How far is Lebanon, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Lebanon, IL to Peoria, IL is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.78 mi
02h 27m
Flight
144.85 mi
233.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.85 mi
Kilometers
233.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.78 mi
Kilometers
252.31 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Mon, Jun 1, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lebanon
Mon, Jun 1, 6:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-06-01T13:10
Arrive Peoria
Mon, Jun 1, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Lebanon
78.3 mi
01h 13m
To Peoria
78.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
Destination
84°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on East Saint Louis Street

    23 m · 5 sec · East Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Madison Street
116 mi · 74%
I 155 North
32 mi · 20%
I 74 West
7.94 mi · 5%
IL 29 North
0.16 mi
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.15 mi
Spalding Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

North Madison Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 13m from Lebanon
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lebanon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Peoria?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Lebanon and 78.5 miles from Peoria.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cotton Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cotton Hill.

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 144.85 mi (233.12 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in St.

Population4,225
Coordinates38.6039400, -89.8073200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: East Saint Louis Street (-89.807321, 38.603879)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.94 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.88 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Peoria. The current time is 13:10:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.