How far is Peoria, IL from Atlanta, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Atlanta, IL is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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 Tazewell County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Atlanta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Atlanta.
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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
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136: McLean, Havana
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto 1750th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 1750th Avenue
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Continue on 1800th Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · 1800th Avenue
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Continue on 2400th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 2400th Street
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Continue on North St; West North Street
969 ft · 27 sec · North St; West North Street
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Continue on Northwest Vine Street
2837 ft · 1 min · Northwest Vine Street
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Continue on Southeast Vine Street
112 m · 12 sec · Southeast Vine Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Arch Street
713 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Arch Street
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Turn right onto South Street
46 m · 7 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Atlanta.
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.
I 155 South
Continue straight
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Atlanta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Atlanta?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Hopedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Peoria and 22.4 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Hopedale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Allentown City Hall
Village of Morton- Village Hall
Pekin City Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopedale.
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 35.34 mi (56.88 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atlanta
City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 40.2594800, -89.2334200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atlanta (-89.23342, 40.25948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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