How far is Peoria, IL from Makanda, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Makanda, IL is about 249.8 miles (402 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Makanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Makanda.
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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
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
45.2 mi · 56 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
2777 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South University Avenue
1695 ft · 24 sec · South University Avenue
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
7.8 mi · 9 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Turn left onto Makanda Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Makanda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Makanda Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Makanda Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Baptist Hill Road
23 m · 3 sec · Baptist Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baptist Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Makanda.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Light Rain leaving Peoria and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Makanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Makanda?
The road trip is about 249.8 miles (402 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
White City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Peoria and 124.8 miles from Makanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 7:02 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.46 one way or $82.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Peoria and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Makanda.
Stop Ideas Near White City
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 White City.
Carlinville
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Makanda. Straight-line distance: 213.51 mi (343.61 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Makanda
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 529 |
| Coordinates | 37.6175500, -89.2089700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Makanda (-89.20897, 37.61755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $4.71 | $41.46 | $82.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $51.74 | $103.48 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $58.36 | $116.71 |
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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