How far is McCullom Lake, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from McCullom Lake, IL to Peoria, IL is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCullom Lake and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCullom Lake and Peoria.
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Start on Parkview Drive
4 m · 7 sec · Parkview Drive
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Turn left onto Eastwood Drive
717 ft · 33 sec · Eastwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Orchard Drive
856 ft · 43 sec · West Orchard Drive
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1085 ft · 50 sec · Spring Road
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Turn right onto West Flanders Road
2267 ft · 2 min · West Flanders Road
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Turn left onto Ringwood Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ringwood Road
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Continue on McHenry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue
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Continue on North Madison Street
609 ft · 16 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1120 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Throop Street
924 ft · 29 sec · North Throop Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Turn left onto State Route 23
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Route 23
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Turn right onto West Grant Highway
5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 McCullom Lake and Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harrison Avenue
Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McCullom Lake 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 McCullom Lake to Peoria?
The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from McCullom Lake and 85.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 10:38 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McCullom Lake and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meriden.
Mendota station
Princeton
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Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCullom Lake and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 133.73 mi (215.22 km).
#1 McCullom Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683500, -88.2925900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $32.17 | $64.35 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $35.58 | $71.15 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $40.47 | $80.95 |
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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