How far is Okawville, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Okawville, IL to Peoria, IL is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.71 mi
02h 51m
Flight
156.13 mi
251.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.13 mi
Kilometers
251.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.71 mi
Kilometers
289.21 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM CDT
Return by in Okawville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okawville
2026-04-19T04:31
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okawville
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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Okawville
89.7 mi
01h 25m
To Peoria
90 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    39 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    606 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Illinois Route 177

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 177

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4

    1924 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 4

    55 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    26 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okawville and Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 4
93.9 mi · 52%
I 155 North
32 mi · 18%
Illinois Route 177
18.6 mi · 10%
I 74 West
7.94 mi · 4%
IL 29 North
0.16 mi
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

IL 4

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 25m from Okawville
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Okawville and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Okawville and 90 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Divernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okawville and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 156.13 mi (251.26 km).

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#1 Okawville

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,349
Coordinates38.4342200, -89.5503700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.550371, 38.434096)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.82
12.68 gal · 48 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.91 $47.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.65 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $5.30 $33.63 $67.25

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Okawville and Peoria. The current time is 04:31:33.

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.