How far is Peoria, IL from Amboy, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Amboy, IL is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Putnam County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Amboy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Amboy.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
6.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Princeton, Spring Valley
2198 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road 1550 North
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 1550 North
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Turn right onto 2400 East Street
4 mi · 10 min · 2400 East Street
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Continue on County Road 27
2727 ft · 1 min · County Road 27
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Turn right onto East North Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East North Street
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Continue on County Road 2900 East
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2900 East
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Turn straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on 3000 East Street
3.2 mi · 8 min · 3000 East Street
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Continue on La Moille Road
5.7 mi · 14 min · La Moille Road
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Continue on Lamoille Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto S Mason Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · S Mason Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
58 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Amboy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 1400 East
Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Amboy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Amboy?
The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Hennepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Peoria and 40.3 miles from Amboy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Amboy.
Stop Ideas Near Hennepin
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 Hennepin.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Amboy. Straight-line distance: 71.8 mi (115.55 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amboy
City in Lee County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,841 |
| Coordinates | 41.7142000, -89.3287100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amboy (-89.32871, 41.7142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
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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