How far is Peoria, IL from Harristown, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Harristown, IL is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.12 mi
01h 43m
Flight
63.83 mi
102.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.83 mi
Kilometers
102.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.12 mi
Kilometers
119.28 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harristown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Harristown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hartsburg
IL

Village in the United States

From Peoria
37.1 mi
00h 51m
To Harristown
37 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1885 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City

    2059 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Limit Street

    22.5 mi · 34 min · Limit Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kenney Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · North Kenney Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Kenney Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Kenney Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Damon Road

    1582 ft · 44 sec · Damon Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on County Highway 21

    134 m · 12 sec · County Highway 21

  17. 17

    Continue on North Kenney Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Kenney Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    107 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Snyder Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Snyder Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Snyder Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
32.9 mi · 44%
Limit Street
22.5 mi · 30%
Murray Baker Bridge
7.34 mi · 10%
North Kenney Road
6.07 mi · 8%
IL 10
0.39 mi · 1%
Damon Road
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 155 South

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsburg
00h 51m from Peoria
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Harristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Hartsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Peoria and 37 miles from Harristown.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Harristown.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hartsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartsburg.

RAIL

Lincoln

13 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

51 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Harristown. Straight-line distance: 63.83 mi (102.73 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Harristown

Village in the United States

Population1,278
Coordinates39.8539300, -89.0839700
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Harristown (-89.08397, 39.85393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.9 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.24 gal · 19.8 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.65 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $5.30 $13.90 $27.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Harristown. The current time is 04:13:24.

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.