How far is Pecatonica, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Pecatonica, IL to Peoria, IL is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
128.64 mi
02h 30m
Flight
112.58 mi
181.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.58 mi
Kilometers
181.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.64 mi
Kilometers
207.03 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Thu, Apr 30, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Pecatonica
Thu, Apr 30, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pecatonica
2026-04-30T07:24
Arrive Peoria
Thu, Apr 30, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pecatonica
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
Troy Grove
IL

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Pecatonica
76.7 mi
01h 15m
To Peoria
51.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    12 m · 7 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pecatonica Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pecatonica Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West State Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · West State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

    1 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
71.5 mi · 56%
I 180 South
44.4 mi · 35%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 13%
West State Road
8.16 mi · 6%
North Galena Road
7.29 mi · 6%
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

59.3 mi · 01h 04m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy Grove
01h 15m from Pecatonica
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Pecatonica and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Troy Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Pecatonica and 51.9 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around Pecatonica and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Troy Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Troy Grove, 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 Troy Grove.

RAIL

Mendota station

10 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

33 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

50 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

69 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pecatonica and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 112.58 mi (181.18 km).

Pecatonica

#1 Pecatonica

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,926
Coordinates42.3139100, -89.3592800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-89.35928, 42.313937)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pecatonica and Peoria. The current time is 07:24:24.

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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.