How far is Peoria, IL from Kewanee, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Kewanee, IL is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil township in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Kewanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Kewanee.
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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
1373 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Perry Avenue
856 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
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Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Continue on I 74 West
2182 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canton, Kewanee
1582 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Canton, Elmwood, Kewanee
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Bell School Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Bell School Road
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Continue straight
20.6 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
5 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Kewanee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Kewanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Kewanee?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Peoria and 24.8 miles from Kewanee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Kewanee.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
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 Brimfield.
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Kewanee. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.54 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kewanee
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.2455900, -89.9248300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kewanee (-89.92483, 41.24559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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