How far is Peoria, IL from Lombard, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Lombard, IL is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
155.72 mi
03h 01m
Flight
116 mi
186.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116 mi
Kilometers
186.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.72 mi
Kilometers
250.61 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lombard
Sat, May 30, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Sat, May 30, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-30T07:37
Arrive Lombard
Sat, May 30, 10:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Peoria
77.9 mi
01h 30m
To Lombard
77.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 56: Butterfield Road

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56: Butterfield Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Oak Brook

    67 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Butterfield Road

    142 m · 11 sec · Butterfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Finley Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Finley Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    2616 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · East Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Grace Street

    1842 ft · 1 min · South Grace Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grace Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
107 mi · 69%
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.95 mi · 6%
Finley Road
1.83 mi · 1%
I 355 North
1.17 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 56m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 30m from Peoria
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Lombard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Peoria and 77.9 miles from Lombard.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Lombard.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Odell, 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 Odell.

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Lombard. Straight-line distance: 116 mi (186.69 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Lombard

Village in Illinois

Population43,961
Coordinates41.8800300, -88.0078400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Lombard (-88.00784, 41.88003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Lombard. The current time is 07:37:19.

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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.