How far is Lincoln Park, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Lincoln Park, IL to Peoria, IL is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.84 mi
02h 55m
Flight
131.71 mi
211.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.71 mi
Kilometers
211.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.84 mi
Kilometers
274.94 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Nov 8, 1:33 PM CST
Return by in Lincoln Park
Sun, Nov 8, 4:29 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Park
2026-11-08T10:38
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Nov 8, 1:33 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Park
9:30 PM CST
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Lincoln Park
84.6 mi
01h 27m
To Peoria
86.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Park and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on West Webster Avenue

    68 m · 14 sec · West Webster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Halsted Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Halsted Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West North Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North Greenview Avenue

    57 m · 8 sec · North Greenview Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    661 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Saint Louis, DuSable Lake Shore Drive

    3134 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2604 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    122.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Park 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
122 mi · 72%
I 74 West
34 mi · 20%
Stevenson Expressway
5.61 mi · 3%
Kennedy Expressway
2.63 mi · 2%
Dan Ryan Expressway
1.26 mi · 1%
West North Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

122 mi · 02h 19m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 27m from Lincoln Park
Leave By
12:38 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Park and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Park to Peoria?

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Lincoln Park and 86.2 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Park and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Park and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 131.71 mi (211.97 km).

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#1 Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9217000, -87.6478300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: West Webster Avenue (-87.647833, 41.921826)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.82 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.50
12.06 gal · 45.64 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $27.25 $54.50
Mid-grade $5.15 $31.03 $62.06
Premium $5.71 $34.40 $68.80
Diesel $6.53 $39.40 $78.80

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Park and Peoria. The current time is 10:38:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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