How far is Peoria, IL from Knollwood, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Knollwood, IL is about 190.1 miles (306 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Knollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Knollwood.
-
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
-
3
Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Fayette Street
143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street
-
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
1039 ft · 25 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
-
8
Merge slight left
113.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
32.5 mi · 40 min · Tri-State Tollway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
-
15
Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
2636 ft · 48 sec · North Waukegan Road
-
16
Turn left onto Plaister Avenue
685 ft · 36 sec · Plaister Avenue
-
17
Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Plaister Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Knollwood.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Cloudy leaving Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Knollwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Knollwood?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (306 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from Peoria and 95.1 miles from Knollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Knollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Knollwood. Straight-line distance: 140.98 mi (226.89 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knollwood
Knollwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2861300, -87.8856300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knollwood (-87.88563, 42.28613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $44.23 | $88.46 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026