How far is Peoria, IL from Shiloh, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Shiloh, IL is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.93 mi
03h 08m
Flight
148.23 mi
238.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.23 mi
Kilometers
238.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.93 mi
Kilometers
262.21 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shiloh
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Wed, May 13, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-05-12T18:28
Arrive Shiloh
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Peoria
81.5 mi
01h 34m
To Shiloh
81.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 162: Troy

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    141 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Edwardsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Edwardsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Ofallon Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Troy Ofallon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Scott Troy Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Scott Troy Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    2164 ft · 49 sec · Highway 50

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
74.2 mi · 46%
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 41%
Murray Baker Bridge
7.34 mi · 5%
Scott Troy Road
5.32 mi · 3%
Troy Ofallon Road
4.2 mi · 3%
Edwardsville Road
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

74.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 34m from Peoria
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Sunny near Shiloh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Peoria and 81.4 miles from Shiloh.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Sunny near Shiloh.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cotton Hill, 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 Cotton Hill.

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Shiloh. Straight-line distance: 148.23 mi (238.56 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Shiloh

Town in St.

Population13,653
Coordinates38.5614400, -89.8973200
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Shiloh (-89.89732, 38.56144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.76 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.52 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Shiloh. The current time is 18:28:12.

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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.