How far is Peoria, IL from Central City, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Central City, IL is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 02m.
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.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Central City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Central City.
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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
63.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Gardner
2065 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
731 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
2826 ft · 1 min · South Mitchell Street
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Turn left onto West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on East Braceville Road
975 ft · 29 sec · East Braceville Road
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Turn right onto South Broadway Road
2425 ft · 2 min · South Broadway Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
143 m · 21 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on South Center Road
138 m · 20 sec · South Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Central City.
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
63.3 mi · 01h 08m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Central City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Central City?
The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Peoria and 52.6 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Central City. Straight-line distance: 77.88 mi (125.33 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central City
Central City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2378100, -88.2817300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central City (-88.28173, 41.23781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $4.56 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $19.24 | $38.49 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
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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