How far is Olney, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Olney, IL to Peoria, IL is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olney and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olney and Peoria.
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Start on South Walnut Street
47 m · 8 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
68 m · 12 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Kitchell Street
72 m · 16 sec · South Kitchell Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2340 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right
36.3 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 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 Olney 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 West
Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Olney and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olney to Peoria?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Sadorus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Olney and 107.2 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Olney and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Sadorus
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 Sadorus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olney and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 157.41 mi (253.32 km).
#1 Olney
City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,667 |
| Coordinates | 38.7308800, -88.0853200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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