How far is Peoria, IL from Arthur, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Arthur, IL is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Arthur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Arthur.
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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 right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Mahomet
1750 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Lombard Street
2121 ft · 1 min · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 52 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on County Road 300 E
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Turn right onto County Road 1600 N
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 1600 N
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
588 ft · 14 sec · County Road 200 East
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 6
9.2 mi · 13 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto County Road 17
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 17
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Continue on Johnson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Continue on County Line Street
2247 ft · 45 sec · County Line Street
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Continue on County Road 00 East
4 mi · 7 min · County Road 00 East
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Continue on County Road 50 East
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 50 East
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Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on North County Road 50 East
2035 ft · 41 sec · North County Road 50 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 950 North
159 m · 9 sec · County Road 950 North
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Continue on United States Route 36
3077 ft · 57 sec · United States Route 36
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Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
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Continue on North Vine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Arthur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
38.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 leaving Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Arthur?
The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Peoria and 57.8 miles from Arthur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Arthur. Straight-line distance: 89.7 mi (144.36 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arthur
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,192 |
| Coordinates | 39.7147600, -88.4722800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arthur (-88.47228, 39.71476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
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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