How far is Peoria, IL from Rossville, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Rossville, IL is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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 McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Rossville.
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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
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Rantoul, Heyworth
1508 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East 200 North Road
14.2 mi · 19 min · East 200 North Road
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
5.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on West Division Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on Township Highway 174 East
4.7 mi · 8 min · Township Highway 174 East
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Continue on Klein Avenue
1821 ft · 33 sec · Klein Avenue
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Continue on East Grove Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Grove Avenue
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
10.1 mi · 15 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on East 3100 North Rd
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3100 North Rd
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Turn slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Route 136
4.5 mi · 7 min · US Route 136
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Route 136
7.3 mi · 11 min · US Route 136
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Turn left onto 2300 East
5.5 mi · 8 min · 2300 East
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Turn right onto East Attica Street
29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Attica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Rossville.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Rossville?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Peoria and 61.1 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rossville.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 103.15 mi (166 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-87.66863, 40.3792)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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