How far is Peoria, IL from Lovington, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Lovington, IL is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
106.28 mi
02h 17m
Flight
84.34 mi
135.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.34 mi
Kilometers
135.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.28 mi
Kilometers
171.04 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovington
Sat, May 30, 2:56 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Sat, May 30, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-30T12:39
Arrive Lovington
Sat, May 30, 2:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Heyworth
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States of America

From Peoria
53.1 mi
01h 08m
To Lovington
53.1 mi
01h 08m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Eldorado Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Eldorado Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East State Street

    144 m · 21 sec · East State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 31%
North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 22%
North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 14%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 6%
I 74 East
2.28 mi · 2%
West Eldorado Street
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Murray Baker Bridge

Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

33 mi · 00h 36m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heyworth
01h 08m from Peoria
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Partly Sunny near Lovington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Heyworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Peoria and 53.1 miles from Lovington.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Heyworth

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 Heyworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Creek Town Hall

Lane , IL
4531 Center St, Lane, IL 61750
Corporate office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Clinton City Hall

Clinton , IL
118 W Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

38 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

66 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac station

69 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 84.34 mi (135.74 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Lovington

Township in Moultrie County, Illinois

Population1,010
Coordinates39.7155900, -88.6325600
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Lovington (-88.63256, 39.71559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 Lovington. The current time is 12:39:33.

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.