How far is Peoria, IL from Nauvoo, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Nauvoo, IL is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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
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City in Warren County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Nauvoo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Nauvoo.
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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
44.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Galesburg
1583 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
112 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16 mi · 19 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Burlington
28.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Fort Madison
1531 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on 71st Street
5.7 mi · 7 min · 71st Street
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Continue on Highway 61
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 61
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Continue on 71st Street
708 ft · 9 sec · 71st Street
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Continue on 354th Avenue
4.8 mi · 6 min · 354th Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1924 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 354th Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · 354th Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Street
1442 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Fort Madison Bridge
1.2 mi · 5 min · Fort Madison Bridge
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Turn right
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto North Wells Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Nauvoo.
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
44.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Peoria and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Nauvoo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Nauvoo?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Peoria and 61.4 miles from Nauvoo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Peoria and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Nauvoo.
Stop Ideas Near Monmouth
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 Monmouth.
Galesburg station
Burlington
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Moline, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Nauvoo. Straight-line distance: 94.7 mi (152.41 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nauvoo
City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.5500400, -91.3848700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nauvoo (-91.38487, 40.55004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
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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