How far is Peoria, IL from Oak Lawn, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Oak Lawn, IL is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 03m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Oak Lawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Oak Lawn.
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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
114.3 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.2 km · 57 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
710 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
2987 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 99th Place
157 m · 25 sec · 99th Place
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mulberry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Oak Lawn.
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
114 mi · 02h 08m
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 Oak Lawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Oak Lawn?
The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 miles from Peoria and 79.2 miles from Oak Lawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Oak Lawn.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Oak Lawn. Straight-line distance: 118.31 mi (190.4 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oak Lawn
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 54,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108700, -87.7581100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Lawn (-87.75811, 41.71087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $3.77 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.60 | $59.19 |
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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