How far is Peoria, IL from Mackinaw, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Mackinaw, IL is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Tazewell County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Mackinaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Mackinaw.
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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
7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Broadway Road
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight left onto Broadway Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Road
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Allentown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dee-Mac Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Dee-Mac Road
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Continue on Dee Mac Road
2380 ft · 1 min · Dee Mac Road
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Continue on North Main Street
853 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Fast Avenue
138 m · 12 sec · East Fast Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fast Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Mackinaw.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Murray Baker Bridge
Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
7.34 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mackinaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Mackinaw?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Peoria and 10.2 miles from Mackinaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mackinaw.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Mackinaw. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.17 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mackinaw
City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5369800, -89.3575900 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mackinaw (-89.35759, 40.53698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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