How far is Peoria, IL from Batavia, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Batavia, IL is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.14 mi
02h 51m
Flight
103.81 mi
167.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.81 mi
Kilometers
167.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.14 mi
Kilometers
211.05 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batavia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Batavia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Dalzell
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Peoria
65.6 mi
01h 25m
To Batavia
65.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29

  10. 10

    Continue on South 4th Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet

    2040 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego

    1276 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 71

    30.2 mi · 44 min · Illinois Route 71

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Randall Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Randall Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Wilson Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Wilson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wilson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
32.1 mi · 25%
Illinois Route 71
30.2 mi · 23%
County Road 1400 East
26.7 mi · 20%
Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 9%
South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 7%
North Galena Road
7.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

31.7 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalzell
01h 25m from Peoria
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Batavia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Peoria and 65.6 miles from Batavia.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Batavia.

Stop Ideas Near Dalzell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dalzell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dalzell.

RAIL

Mendota station

22 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

24 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

63 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

64 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Batavia. Straight-line distance: 103.81 mi (167.07 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Batavia

City in Illinois USA

Population26,442
Coordinates41.8500300, -88.3125700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Batavia (-88.31257, 41.85003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Batavia. The current time is 23:21:52.

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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.