How far is Peoria, IL from Harris, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Harris, IL is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
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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 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Harris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Harris.
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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
33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road
1245 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Georgetown Road
13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto East 1400th Road
1.4 km · 3 min · East 1400th Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1400th Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Harris.
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 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
80.9 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Harris?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Mahomet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Peoria and 76.1 miles from Harris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harris.
Stop Ideas Near Mahomet
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 Mahomet.
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Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Harris. Straight-line distance: 121.76 mi (195.95 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harris
Township in Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 8,404 |
| Coordinates | 39.6764200, -87.7053000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harris (-87.7053, 39.67642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.21 | $40.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.95 | $49.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
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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