How far is Peoria, IL from Freeport, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Freeport, IL is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Freeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Freeport.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Davenport
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
1795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 2010 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East
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Continue on 2050 East Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on County Road 2050 E
27.3 mi · 42 min · County Road 2050 E
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2692 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight left onto South Walnut Avenue
13.7 mi · 21 min · South Walnut Avenue
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Turn right onto West Douglas Street
2581 ft · 48 sec · West Douglas Street
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Turn right onto North Galena Avenue
952 ft · 25 sec · North Galena Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galena Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Freeport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 2050 E
Continue on County Road 2050 E
27.3 mi · 00h 42m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Freeport?
The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Peoria and 63.8 miles from Freeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.27 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Freeport
City in Illinois
| Population | 23,447 |
| Coordinates | 42.2966900, -89.6212300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeport (-89.62123, 42.29669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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