How far is Peoria, IL from Mount Greenwood, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Mount Greenwood, IL is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Mount Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Mount Greenwood.
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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
33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 57 North, I 294 North: Chicago, Wisconsin
2647 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: 159th Street
932 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: 159th Street
1891 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West 159th Street
2976 ft · 1 min · West 159th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
6.3 mi · 12 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto West 111th Street
2006 ft · 43 sec · West 111th Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Louis Avenue
2421 ft · 2 min · South Saint Louis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Mount Greenwood.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
86.7 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Mount Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Mount Greenwood?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Peoria and 79.2 miles from Mount Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Mount Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Mount Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 119.88 mi (192.93 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 Greenwood
Mount Greenwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6980900, -87.7086600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Greenwood (-87.70866, 41.69809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.48 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $31.59 | $63.18 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
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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