How far is Libertyville, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Libertyville, IL to Peoria, IL is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
188.69 mi
02h 54m
Flight
138.66 mi
223.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.66 mi
Kilometers
223.15 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.69 mi
Kilometers
303.67 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Return by in Libertyville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libertyville
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Libertyville
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Libertyville
94.3 mi
01h 27m
To Peoria
94.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockland Road

    751 ft · 19 sec · Rockland Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 94 Toll East: Indiana

    1522 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    113 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 60%
Tri-State Tollway
37.8 mi · 20%
I 74 West
34 mi · 18%
East Park Avenue
1.86 mi · 1%
I 55
0.63 mi
I 55 South
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

113 mi · 02h 07m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
138.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 27m from Libertyville
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Libertyville and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Libertyville and 94.4 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Libertyville and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardner, 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 Gardner.

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libertyville and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 138.66 mi (223.15 km).

Libertyville

#1 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.95311, 42.283084)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.65
Premium $4.65 $31.00 $61.99
Diesel $5.30 $35.32 $70.65

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Libertyville and Peoria. The current time is 05:58:23.

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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.