How far is Peoria, IL from Cerro Gordo, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
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 03m.
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.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Cerro Gordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Cerro Gordo.
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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 right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Le Roy
1779 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto St Leroy Spur
707 ft · 20 sec · St Leroy Spur
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Turn left onto East Bicentennial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Bicentennial Drive
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on LeRoy Road
4 mi · 10 min · LeRoy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parnell Road
529 ft · 17 sec · Parnell Road
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Turn right onto Fullerton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fullerton Road
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Continue on North County Road 2100 East
13.7 mi · 24 min · North County Road 2100 East
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Turn left onto East 1500 North Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1500 North Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8.3 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carter Street
583 ft · 17 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
989 ft · 22 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
142 m · 26 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
51 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Cerro Gordo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Murray Baker Bridge
Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 00h 36m
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 Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Cerro Gordo?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Peoria and 44.7 miles from Cerro Gordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Cerro Gordo. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.35 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cerro Gordo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.8905900, -88.7281300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cerro Gordo (-88.72813, 39.89059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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