How far is Peoria, IL from Galena, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Galena, IL is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Galena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Galena.
-
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
1373 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
3
Turn right onto Northeast Perry Avenue
856 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
-
6
Continue on I 74 West
2182 ft · 55 sec
-
7
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward IL 84: East Moline, Savanna
2827 ft · 1 min
-
10
Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
-
11
Turn right
41.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
-
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chicago Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Avenue
-
13
Continue on Main Street
14.4 mi · 21 min · Main Street
-
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 15 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
-
16
Continue on Decatur Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Decatur Street
-
17
Take the exit right
24 m · 4 sec
-
18
Turn right onto South Main Street
2174 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
-
19
Turn left onto Hill Street
77 m · 17 sec · Hill Street
-
20
Turn left onto South Bench Street
16 m · 2 sec · South Bench Street
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bench Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Galena.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Galena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Galena?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Green Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Peoria and 81.6 miles from Galena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.7 miles (203.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Galena.
Stop Ideas Near Green Rock
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 Green Rock.
Moline, Illinois
Rock Island, IL
Davenport, Iowa
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Galena. Straight-line distance: 126.72 mi (203.94 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3,151 |
| Coordinates | 42.4166700, -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galena (-90.42902, 42.41667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
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 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.