How far is Peoria, IL from Delavan, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Delavan, IL is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.91 mi
00h 38m
Flight
22.29 mi
35.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.14 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-12T20:25
Arrive Delavan
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tremont
IL

City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Peoria
15 mi
00h 19m
To Delavan
15 mi
00h 19m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 122 West: Delavan

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 400 North

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 400 North

  11. 11

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
16.9 mi · 56%
Murray Baker Bridge
7.34 mi · 25%
County Road 400 North
4.46 mi · 15%
East 4th Street
0.49 mi · 2%
IL 122 West
0.27 mi · 1%
I 74 East
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 155 South

Continue straight

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tremont
00h 19m from Peoria
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Peoria and 15 miles from Delavan.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tremont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tremont, 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 Tremont.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

23 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

43 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

44 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

82 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Delavan. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.88 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Delavan

#2 Delavan

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population1,596
Coordinates40.3725400, -89.5473200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Delavan (-89.54732, 40.37254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 Delavan. The current time is 20:25:06.

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.