How far is Peoria, IL from East Dubuque, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to East Dubuque, IL is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and East Dubuque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and East Dubuque.
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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
1373 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Perry Avenue
856 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
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Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Continue on I 74 West
2182 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21 mi · 23 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Eldridge, DeWitt
3053 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IA 946: Locust Street
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Dodge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dodge Street
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Take the exit slight right
76 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wall Street
126 m · 9 sec · Wall Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
52 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sinsinawa Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sinsinawa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and East Dubuque.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near East Dubuque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to East Dubuque?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Peoria and 83.7 miles from East Dubuque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near East Dubuque.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
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 Dayton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and East Dubuque. Straight-line distance: 135.68 mi (218.35 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Dubuque
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.4922300, -90.6429100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Dubuque (-90.64291, 42.49223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.29 | $62.59 |
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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