How far is Peoria, IL from Anna, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Anna, IL is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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 05h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Anna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Anna.
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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
7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
45.2 mi · 56 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
2777 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South University Avenue
1695 ft · 24 sec · South University Avenue
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Continue on 1615E
7.2 mi · 8 min · 1615E
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Turn right onto Vienna Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Vienna Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
10 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Anna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 01h 03m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Anna?
The road trip is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Williamson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Peoria and 129.9 miles from Anna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Anna.
Stop Ideas Near Williamson
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 Williamson.
Alton
Carlinville
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Anna. Straight-line distance: 224.15 mi (360.74 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anna
City in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,059 |
| Coordinates | 37.4603300, -89.2470300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anna (-89.24703, 37.46033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.68 | $85.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.64 | $97.28 |
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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