How far is Peoria, IL from Huntley, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Huntley, IL is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Huntley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Huntley.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on IL 29
6.3 mi · 7 min · IL 29
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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 right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2555 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock
2477 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Huntley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Huntley?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Peoria and 84.1 miles from Huntley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntley.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Huntley. Straight-line distance: 118.3 mi (190.38 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntley
Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
| Population | 27,256 |
| Coordinates | 42.1680800, -88.4281400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntley (-88.42814, 42.16808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.45 | $62.91 |
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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