How far is Peoria, IL from Brooklyn, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Brooklyn, IL is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Brooklyn.
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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
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
930 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville, Saint Clair Avenue
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 North: Saint Clair Avenue
1200 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight right onto Saint Clair Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Saint Clair Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1198 ft · 55 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
20 m · 3 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Brooklyn.
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 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Peoria and 83.3 miles from Brooklyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 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 Brooklyn.
Stop Ideas Near Divernon
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 Divernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 143.91 mi (231.6 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 38.6586600, -90.1659400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn (-90.16594, 38.65866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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