How far is Peoria, IL from Cambridge, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Cambridge, IL is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Cambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Cambridge.
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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
68 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Street
140 m · 13 sec · South West Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1648 ft · 33 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left onto South Prospect Street
764 ft · 34 sec · South Prospect Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Prospect Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Cambridge.
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
68 mi · 01h 14m
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 Cambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Cambridge?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 38.7 miles from Peoria and 38.8 miles from Cambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Cambridge.
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 Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 52.61 mi (84.67 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge
Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3036500, -90.1929000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-90.1929, 41.30365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
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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