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

The driving distance from Lincoln Square, IL to Peoria, IL is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.09 mi
03h 05m
Flight
132.52 mi
213.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.52 mi
Kilometers
213.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.09 mi
Kilometers
283.39 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Nov 8, 1:43 PM CST
Return by in Lincoln Square
Sun, Nov 8, 4:48 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Square
2026-11-08T10:38
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Nov 8, 1:43 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Square
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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 Square
86.3 mi
01h 32m
To Peoria
89.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

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 Square and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Foster Avenue

    6 m · 4 sec · West Foster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Western Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

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

    3134 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    2604 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    122.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Square 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
122 mi · 69%
I 74 West
34 mi · 19%
Stevenson Expressway
5.61 mi · 3%
Kennedy Expressway
3.57 mi · 2%
North Western Avenue
2.51 mi · 1%
Dan Ryan Expressway
1.26 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 32m from Lincoln Square
Leave By
10:50 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln Square 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 Square to Peoria?

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Lincoln Square and 89.8 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln Square 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 Square and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 132.52 mi (213.27 km).

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#1 Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9758700, -87.6892200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: West Foster Avenue (-87.689221, 41.975898)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.13
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $28.06 $56.13
Mid-grade $5.15 $31.96 $63.91
Premium $5.71 $35.43 $70.86
Diesel $6.53 $40.58 $81.15

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 Square and Peoria. The current time is 10:38:00.

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.