How far is Peoria, IL from Lincoln Square, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Lincoln Square, IL is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Lincoln Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Lincoln Square.
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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
141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue
137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Fayette Street
143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto I 90 West, I 94 West
874 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
875 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Damen Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Foster Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · West Foster Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Foster Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Lincoln Square.
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
123 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Lincoln Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Lincoln Square?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Peoria and 86.4 miles from Lincoln Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.52 one way or $55.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Lincoln Square.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Lincoln Square. Straight-line distance: 132.52 mi (213.27 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9758700, -87.6892200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Square (-87.68922, 41.97587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.52 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $34.74 | $69.49 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $39.79 | $79.58 |
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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