How far is Peoria, IL from Clifton, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Clifton, IL is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.68 mi
02h 20m
Flight
88.11 mi
141.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.11 mi
Kilometers
141.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.68 mi
Kilometers
179.73 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Wed, May 13, 12:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-12T19:38
Arrive Clifton
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Peoria
55.7 mi
01h 10m
To Clifton
55.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue

    137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso

    2278 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Cemetery Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Cemetery Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 3100 North Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East 800 North Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Oak Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 800 North Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 800 North Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East 820 North Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Wabash Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Wabash Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East 825 North Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 830 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East 800 N Road

    16.3 mi · 23 min · East 800 N Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Clifton

    1429 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Clifton

    45 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East 2900 North Road

    2692 ft · 56 sec · East 2900 North Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2460 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Clifton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 30%
I 55 North
24.4 mi · 22%
East 800 N Road
16.3 mi · 15%
I-57 North
14 mi · 13%
East 3100 North Road
6.41 mi · 6%
East 800 North Road
5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 10m from Peoria
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Clifton?

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Peoria and 55.9 miles from Clifton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chenoa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoa.

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 88.11 mi (141.8 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clifton

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

Population1,297
Coordinates40.9353100, -87.9344900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Clifton (-87.93449, 40.93531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.92 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.84 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Clifton. The current time is 19:38:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.