How far is Peoria, IL from Adams, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Adams, IL is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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.
Incorporated town in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Adams.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
535 ft · 15 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
531 ft · 13 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
566 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
28.4 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
16.6 mi · 25 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn straight onto Quincy Road
1266 ft · 21 sec · Quincy Road
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Continue on County Road 1080 N
8.3 mi · 12 min · County Road 1080 N
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Continue on East Outerbelt Drive
7.4 mi · 11 min · East Outerbelt Drive
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Continue on East Wood Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Wood Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Street
1131 ft · 31 sec · Columbus Street
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Continue on East 1850th Street
2591 ft · 49 sec · East 1850th Street
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Continue on East 1852nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East 1852nd Street
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Continue on County Road 1900 East
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 1900 East
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on East 1900th Street
3.6 mi · 9 min · East 1900th Street
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Turn sharp right onto North Main Street
115 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 1600th Street
4.3 mi · 17 min · East 1600th Street
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Continue on East 1614th Street
1228 ft · 54 sec · East 1614th Street
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Continue on County Road 703N
591 ft · 26 sec · County Road 703N
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Continue on County Road 1620 East
690 ft · 36 sec · County Road 1620 East
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Turn left onto County Road 735N
594 ft · 26 sec · County Road 735N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 735N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Adams.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Continue straight
28.4 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Peoria and Sunny near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Adams?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Astoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Peoria and 63.3 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Peoria and Sunny near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Astoria
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 Astoria.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Galesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Adams. Straight-line distance: 102.32 mi (164.67 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adams
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 39.8653200, -91.1982000 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adams (-91.1982, 39.86532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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