How far is Peoria, IL from Algonquin, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Algonquin, IL is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Algonquin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Algonquin.
-
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
3
Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street
-
4
Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street
-
5
Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
-
6
Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
-
7
Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
-
8
Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
-
9
Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
-
10
Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
-
11
Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
-
12
Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
-
13
Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
-
15
Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2555 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2930 ft · 50 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Sycamore
1739 ft · 49 sec
-
21
Keep slight right
50 m · 6 sec
-
22
Turn straight onto Peace Road
6 mi · 10 min · Peace Road
-
23
Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue
-
24
Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
-
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2977 ft · 1 min · West State Street
-
26
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
27
Turn right onto Plank Road
12 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
-
28
Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
-
29
Turn right onto Higgins Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Higgins Road
-
30
Turn left onto Randall Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road
-
31
Turn right onto North County Line Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North County Line Road
-
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanson Road
1284 ft · 31 sec · Hanson Road
-
33
Turn right onto Edgewood Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Edgewood Road
-
34
Turn left onto South Main Street
2267 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
-
35
Turn right onto South Main Street
669 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
-
36
Turn left onto Washington Street
24 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
-
37
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Algonquin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 41m
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 Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Algonquin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Algonquin?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Troy Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Peoria and 81.3 miles from Algonquin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Algonquin.
Stop Ideas Near Troy Grove
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 Troy Grove.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Algonquin. Straight-line distance: 121.83 mi (196.06 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Algonquin
Village in Illinois
| Population | 30,730 |
| Coordinates | 42.1655800, -88.2942500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Algonquin (-88.29425, 42.16558)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
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 25, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.