How far is Peoria, IL from Oakley, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Oakley, IL is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Oakley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Oakley.
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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 right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
21.3 mi · 27 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East Shaffer Street
2057 ft · 35 sec · East Shaffer Street
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Continue on East Illiniwick Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Illiniwick Road
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Continue on South Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on East Illiniwick Road
2 mi · 5 min · East Illiniwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argenta Road
2309 ft · 1 min · Argenta Road
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Keep slight left to continue on County Highway 25
527 ft · 14 sec · County Highway 25
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Continue on Caleb Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Caleb Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Oakley Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Oakley Road
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Turn right onto Shelby Street
736 ft · 34 sec · Shelby Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
660 ft · 31 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
16 m · 2 sec · East North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Oakley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Murray Baker Bridge
Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Cloudy leaving Peoria and Slight Chance Drizzle near Oakley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Oakley?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Peoria and 45.5 miles from Oakley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Peoria and Slight Chance Drizzle near Oakley.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Oakley. Straight-line distance: 69.95 mi (112.58 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakley
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.8761500, -88.8059100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakley (-88.80591, 39.87615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
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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