How far is Peoria, IL from Bridgeport, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Bridgeport, IL is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Bridgeport.
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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 left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ashland Avenue
2207 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on West 31st Place
1541 ft · 42 sec · West 31st Place
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Turn straight onto West 31st Street
154 m · 14 sec · West 31st Street
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Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
552 ft · 25 sec · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto South Archer Avenue
944 ft · 23 sec · South Archer Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pitney Court
599 ft · 14 sec · South Pitney Court
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Continue on West 31st Street
2912 ft · 1 min · West 31st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 31st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Bridgeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Peoria and 81.9 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.97 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeport
Bridgeport is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8380900, -87.6511600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-87.65116, 41.83809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $4.50 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $37.63 | $75.25 |
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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