How far is Peoria, IL from McCullom Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to McCullom Lake, IL is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and McCullom Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and McCullom Lake.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2555 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Belvedere
1251 ft · 31 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Grant Highway
5 mi · 8 min · West Grant Highway
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Turn left onto South State Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto Kishwaukee Valley Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Throop Street
924 ft · 30 sec · North Throop Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street
1120 ft · 32 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
609 ft · 12 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Continue on West Elm Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto Ringwood Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ringwood Road
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Turn right onto West Flanders Road
2267 ft · 2 min · West Flanders Road
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Turn left onto Spring Road
1085 ft · 49 sec · Spring Road
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Turn right onto West Orchard Drive
856 ft · 43 sec · West Orchard Drive
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Turn left onto Eastwood Drive
717 ft · 36 sec · Eastwood Drive
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Turn right onto Parkview Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Parkview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and McCullom Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near McCullom Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to McCullom Lake?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Peoria and 88.7 miles from McCullom Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 9:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near McCullom Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and McCullom Lake. Straight-line distance: 133.73 mi (215.22 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCullom Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 42.3683500, -88.2925900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCullom Lake (-88.29259, 42.36835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $4.61 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $32.80 | $65.60 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $36.27 | $72.54 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
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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