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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
2278 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Cemetery Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on West Oak Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East 820 North Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
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Continue on West Wabash Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Wabash Street
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Continue on East 825 North Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road
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Continue on East 830 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road
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Continue on East 800 N Road
16.3 mi · 23 min · East 800 N Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1953 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clifton
1429 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clifton
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East 2900 North Road
2692 ft · 56 sec · East 2900 North Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2460 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 88.11 mi (141.8 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,297 |
| Coordinates | 40.9353100, -87.9344900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton (-87.93449, 40.93531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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