How far is Peoria, IL from La Grange, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to La Grange, IL is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
90.15 mi
02h 18m
Flight
71.8 mi
115.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.8 mi
Kilometers
115.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.15 mi
Kilometers
145.09 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Mon, May 25, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Mon, May 25, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-25T18:34
Arrive La Grange
Mon, May 25, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Lewistown
IL

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

From Peoria
45 mi
01h 09m
To La Grange
45.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and La Grange.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    535 ft · 15 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Western Avenue

    531 ft · 13 sec · South Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    566 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Adams Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    39 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 24

    16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Clinton Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Clinton Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lagrange Lock Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 12

    2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
33 mi · 37%
Southwest Adams Street
20.4 mi · 23%
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 19%
West Clinton Street
7.55 mi · 8%
Lagrange Lock Road
5.8 mi · 6%
Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

28.4 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
01h 09m from Peoria
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to La Grange?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Peoria and 45.1 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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 Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Lewistown City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Lewistown City Hall

Lewistown , IL
119 S Adams St, Lewistown, IL 61542
City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

50 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

64 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 71.8 mi (115.55 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: La Grange (-90.53735, 39.94727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $11.99
Round trip
$23.98
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.99 $23.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.05
Premium $4.65 $14.80 $29.60
Diesel $5.30 $16.87 $33.73

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and La Grange. The current time is 18:34:13.

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.