How far is Nauvoo, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Nauvoo, IL to Peoria, IL is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
City in Warren County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nauvoo and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nauvoo and Peoria.
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Start on North Wells Street
21 m · 8 sec · North Wells Street
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Turn left onto Mulholland Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Mulholland Street
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Continue on North Horton Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · North Horton Street
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Turn left onto Fort Madison Bridge
1.2 mi · 5 min · Fort Madison Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street
1442 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on 354th Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · 354th Avenue
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Take the ramp right
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit right
1884 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16.3 mi · 20 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
1954 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
119 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Peoria
867 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Fayette Street
1946 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
112 m · 7 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 Nauvoo 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 74 East
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nauvoo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nauvoo to Peoria?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Nauvoo and 64.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Nauvoo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Monmouth
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 Monmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nauvoo and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 94.7 mi (152.41 km).
#1 Nauvoo
City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.5500400, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.71 | $33.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
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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