How far is Peoria, IL from Lindenhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.88 mi
03h 55m
Flight
143.53 mi
230.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.53 mi
Kilometers
230.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.88 mi
Kilometers
323.29 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindenhurst
Wed, May 13, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Wed, May 13, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-12T21:28
Arrive Lindenhurst
Wed, May 13, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Peoria
100.4 mi
01h 57m
To Lindenhurst
100.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Lindenhurst.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue

    137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    39.3 mi · 48 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue

    807 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 47 sec · Briar Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Briar Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
115 mi · 57%
Tri-State Tollway
44.1 mi · 22%
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 16%
Grand Avenue
5.01 mi · 2%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
IL 132
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 57m from Peoria
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindenhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Lindenhurst?

The road trip is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 100.4 miles from Peoria and 100.5 miles from Lindenhurst.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lindenhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardner, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 143.53 mi (230.99 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Lindenhurst

#2 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.83 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
14.18 gal · 53.66 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.15 $60.31
Premium $4.65 $33.00 $65.99
Diesel $5.30 $37.61 $75.21

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Lindenhurst. The current time is 21:28:00.

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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.