How far is Peoria, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and East Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and East Saint Louis.
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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
7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
76 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Exchange Avenue
1104 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Exchange Avenue
1024 ft · 30 sec · Exchange Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
802 ft · 15 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
36 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
594 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
39 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
585 ft · 10 sec · North 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and East Saint Louis.
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 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 01h 37m
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 Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to East Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Pawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Peoria and 82.6 miles from East Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near East Saint Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Pawnee
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 Pawnee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 146.05 mi (235.05 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 Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
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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