How far is Peoria, IL from Albany Park, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Albany Park, IL is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Albany Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Albany Park.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Fayette Street
143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pulaski Road
1131 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Little Village
606 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto South Pulaski Road
6.9 mi · 14 min · South Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue
1262 ft · 25 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Albany Park.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Cloudy leaving Peoria and Chance Rain near Albany Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Albany Park?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Peoria and 84.9 miles from Albany Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Peoria and Chance Rain near Albany Park.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Albany Park. Straight-line distance: 130.86 mi (210.6 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany Park
Albany Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9683600, -87.7233900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albany Park (-87.72339, 41.96836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $4.61 | $27.60 | $55.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $34.71 | $69.41 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $39.49 | $78.97 |
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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