How far is Peoria, IL from Assumption, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Assumption, IL is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.76 mi
02h 11m
Flight
85.94 mi
138.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.94 mi
Kilometers
138.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.98 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Assumption
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-15T21:38
Arrive Assumption
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mount Pulaski
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Peoria
51.9 mi
01h 05m
To Assumption
51.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Assumption.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Assumption.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue

    137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1885 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City

    2059 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Limit Street

    27.6 mi · 41 min · Limit Street

  13. 13

    Continue on IL Route 121

    1765 ft · 32 sec · IL Route 121

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I-72 West, US 51 South: Springfield, Pana

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    25 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Highway 6

    825 ft · 23 sec · County Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on East 1200 North Road

    2240 ft · 1 min · East 1200 North Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1151 ft · 53 sec · North Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East 1st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Assumption.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
32.9 mi · 32%
Limit Street
27.6 mi · 27%
US 51 South
25 mi · 24%
Murray Baker Bridge
7.34 mi · 7%
I-72 West
4.54 mi · 4%
US 36 East
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 155 South

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pulaski
01h 05m from Peoria
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Assumption?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Mount Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Peoria and 51.9 miles from Assumption.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pulaski

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mount Pulaski and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pulaski.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

39 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

61 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

81 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Assumption. Straight-line distance: 85.94 mi (138.31 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Assumption

#2 Assumption

City in Christian County, Illinois, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates39.5203200, -89.0489700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Assumption (-89.04897, 39.52032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Assumption. The current time is 21:38:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.