How far is Peoria, IL from Colchester, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Colchester, IL is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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.
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Colchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Colchester.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
535 ft · 15 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
531 ft · 13 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
566 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Broadway Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North 1200th Road
6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road
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Continue on East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East Side Square
44 m · 4 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on North Side Square
584 ft · 18 sec · North Side Square
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Colchester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwest Adams Street
Continue straight
19.1 mi · 00h 24m
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 Colchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Colchester?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Peoria and 41.1 miles from Colchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Colchester.
Stop Ideas Near Lewistown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterford Town Hall
Lewistown City Hall
Havana Water Works Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.93 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colchester
City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264300, -90.7926300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colchester (-90.79263, 40.42643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.94 | $21.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.50 | $26.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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