How far is Marquette Heights, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Marquette Heights, IL to Peoria, IL is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Will County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marquette Heights and Peoria.
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Start on Joliet Road
75 m · 16 sec · Joliet Road
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Continue on Joliet Road
1278 ft · 47 sec · Joliet Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto LaSalle Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · LaSalle Boulevard
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Turn right onto Radio City Drive
1760 ft · 35 sec · Radio City Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto I 74 West
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Spalding Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marquette Heights and Peoria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
3.8 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Marquette Heights and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marquette Heights to Peoria?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wesley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Marquette Heights and 3.7 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marquette Heights and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Wesley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Peoria, Illinois
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marquette Heights and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 5.29 mi (8.52 km).
#1 Marquette Heights
City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 40.6175400, -89.6003800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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