How far is Peoria, IL from Greenup, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Greenup, IL is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.17 mi
03h 05m
Flight
125.21 mi
201.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.21 mi
Kilometers
201.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.17 mi
Kilometers
257.77 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenup
Thu, May 7, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Thu, May 7, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-06T23:52
Arrive Greenup
Thu, May 7, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake of the Woods
IL

Census designated place in Illinois, United States

From Peoria
80 mi
01h 32m
To Greenup
80.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost

Starts
Wed, May 6 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    45.3 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    2939 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  21. 21

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  23. 23

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    3202 ft · 55 sec · North Haughton Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Cumberland Street

    2600 ft · 54 sec · East Cumberland Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Delaware Street

    24 m · 4 sec · North Delaware Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Delaware Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
47.8 mi · 30%
I 74 East
45.5 mi · 28%
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 21%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 6%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 4%
Illinois Route 16
6.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
125.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake of the Woods
01h 32m from Peoria
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost leaving Peoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Peoria and 80.1 miles from Greenup.

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

The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Patchy Frost around Peoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greenup.

Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

21 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

62 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Greenup. Straight-line distance: 125.21 mi (201.5 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Greenup

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,474
Coordinates39.2478200, -88.1633700
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Greenup (-88.16337, 39.24782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.39 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.78 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Greenup. The current time is 23:52:33.

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.