How far is Peoria, IL from Oakwood, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Oakwood, IL is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.91 mi
02h 05m
Flight
103.28 mi
166.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.28 mi
Kilometers
166.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.91 mi
Kilometers
183.32 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-18T21:30
Arrive Oakwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Le Roy
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Peoria
56.9 mi
01h 02m
To Oakwood
57 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Oakwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Oakwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue

    137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    33 mi · 36 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    73 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Potomac, Oakwood

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Oakwood Road

    1710 ft · 34 sec · North Oakwood Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Oakwood Street

    1336 ft · 29 sec · North Oakwood Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West North Main Street

    12 m · 2 sec · West North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Oakwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
73.2 mi · 64%
Murray Baker Bridge
33 mi · 29%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 6%
North Oakwood Road
0.32 mi
Potomac
0.32 mi
North Oakwood Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

73 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Le Roy
01h 02m from Peoria
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Oakwood?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Peoria and 57 miles from Oakwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood.

Stop Ideas Near Le Roy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Le Roy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Le Roy.

RAIL

Uptown Station

25 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Rantoul

51 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

52 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 103.28 mi (166.21 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Oakwood

#2 Oakwood

Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Population1,460
Coordinates40.1161500, -87.7783600
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Oakwood (-87.77836, 40.11615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Oakwood. The current time is 21:30:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.