How far is Lincolnwood, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Lincolnwood, IL to Peoria, IL is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 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
173.49 mi
02h 54m
Flight
132.28 mi
212.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.28 mi
Kilometers
212.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.49 mi
Kilometers
279.2 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lincolnwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnwood
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 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 Lincolnwood
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Lincolnwood
85.5 mi
01h 27m
To Peoria
88 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°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 Lincolnwood and Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pratt Avenue

    105 m · 14 sec · West Pratt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    2626 ft · 58 sec · Crawford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pulaski Road

    5.2 mi · 10 min · North Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    6.8 mi · 13 min · North Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    122.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnwood 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
122 mi · 71%
I 74 West
34 mi · 20%
North Pulaski Road
12 mi · 7%
Stevenson Expressway
1.15 mi · 1%
Crawford Avenue
0.5 mi
Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
0.33 mi
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 27m from Lincolnwood
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lincolnwood and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Lincolnwood and 88 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 132.28 mi (212.88 km).

Lincolnwood

#1 Lincolnwood

Village in United States of America

Population12,091
Coordinates42.0044800, -87.7300600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pratt Avenue (-87.73002, 42.004487)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.17 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.34 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 Lincolnwood and Peoria. The current time is 07:00:05.

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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.