How far is Peoria, IL from Mount Carroll, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Mount Carroll, IL is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Mount Carroll.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Mount Carroll.
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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
1373 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Perry Avenue
856 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
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Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Continue on I 74 West
2182 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 78: Morrison, Prophetstown
1825 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Crosby Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Crosby Road
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Continue on Portland Avenue
2220 ft · 38 sec · Portland Avenue
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Continue on South Clinton Street
775 ft · 18 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
686 ft · 12 sec · East Wall Street
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
742 ft · 20 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lincolnway
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Carroll Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Carroll Road
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Continue on Clay Street
11.6 mi · 17 min · Clay Street
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Turn left onto East Benton Street
44 m · 6 sec · East Benton Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Mount Carroll.
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 74 West
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Partly Sunny near Mount Carroll.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Mount Carroll?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Andover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Peoria and 69.4 miles from Mount Carroll.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Partly Sunny near Mount Carroll.
Stop Ideas Near Andover
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 Andover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Mount Carroll. Straight-line distance: 98.9 mi (159.17 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Carroll
City in Illinois
| Population | 1,562 |
| Coordinates | 42.0950200, -89.9781800 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Carroll (-89.97818, 42.09502)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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