How far is Mason City, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Mason City, IL to Peoria, IL is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Tazewell County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Peoria.
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Start on West Chestnut Street
28 m · 7 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 4 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto I 155 North: Peoria
1899 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6 mi · 7 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 Mason City and Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 155 North
Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mason City and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Peoria?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Boynton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Mason City and 25.1 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mason City and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Boynton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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TOWN HALL
Allentown City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boynton.
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 34.43 mi (55.41 km).
#1 Mason City
Township in Mason County, Illinois
| Population | 2,088 |
| Coordinates | 40.2022700, -89.6981600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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