How far is Macomb, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Macomb, IL to Peoria, IL is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
75.27 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.09 mi
95.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.09 mi
Kilometers
95.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.27 mi
Kilometers
121.13 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, May 13, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Macomb
Wed, May 13, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macomb
2026-05-13T19:01
Arrive Peoria
Wed, May 13, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macomb
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
Lewistown
IL

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

From Macomb
37.7 mi
00h 47m
To Peoria
37.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lafayette Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Side Square

    848 ft · 26 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 1200th Road

    6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 2100th Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Avenue E

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto MacArthur Highway

    141 m · 13 sec · MacArthur Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1282 ft · 36 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 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 Macomb 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 28%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 23%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 23%
North 1200th Road
5.96 mi · 8%
East Jackson Street
2.82 mi · 4%
Southwest Adams Street
2.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 2100th Street

Turn right onto East 2100th Street

21.4 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
00h 47m from Macomb
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Macomb and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Macomb and 37.6 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macomb and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Lewistown City Hall
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Lewistown City Hall

Lewistown , IL
119 S Adams St, Lewistown, IL 61542
City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

50 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

64 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macomb and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 59.09 mi (95.09 km).

Macomb

#1 Macomb

City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population17,206
Coordinates40.4592100, -90.6718000
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lafayette Street (-90.671724, 40.459209)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Macomb and Peoria. The current time is 19:01:43.

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.