How far is Peoria, IL from Ramsey, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Ramsey, IL is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Ramsey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Ramsey.
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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
7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
1709 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
14.6 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
59 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
33 m · 8 sec · East Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Ramsey.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 155 South
Continue straight
31.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Peoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Ramsey?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Peoria and 64.4 miles from Ramsey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Peoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ramsey.
Stop Ideas Near Sherman
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 Sherman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 110.02 mi (177.06 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ramsey
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 39.1444900, -89.1086800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramsey (-89.10868, 39.14449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
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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