How far is Peoria, IL from Burgess, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Burgess, IL is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Burgess.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Burgess.
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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
1373 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Perry Avenue
856 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
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Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Continue on I 74 West
2182 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Galesburg
1583 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
112 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.3 mi · 16 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 230th Street
4 mi · 16 min · 230th Street
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Turn right onto 40th Avenue
1688 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue
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Turn left onto 233rd Street
671 ft · 35 sec · 233rd Street
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Turn left onto 41st Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · 41st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 41st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Burgess.
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 74 West
Merge slight left
44.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Burgess?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Peoria and 39.6 miles from Burgess.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.
Stop Ideas Near Knox
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 Knox.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Moline, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Burgess. Straight-line distance: 62.6 mi (100.74 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burgess
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 2,249 |
| Coordinates | 41.1272600, -90.6415300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burgess (-90.64153, 41.12726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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