How far is Peoria, IL from St. Charles, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to St. Charles, IL is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 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
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and St. Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and St. Charles.
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Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
24.7 mi · 36 min · Illinois Route 71
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
7.2 mi · 12 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
1.4 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 47
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Turn right onto Bliss Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bliss Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fabyan Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Fabyan Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabyan Parkway
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Turn left onto Kaneville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Kaneville Road
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Turn left onto South Peck Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peck Road
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Turn right onto Keslinger Road
1 mi · 2 min · Keslinger Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Randall Road
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Continue on South Randall Road
728 ft · 20 sec · South Randall Road
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Prairie Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1684 ft · 34 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1896 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and St. Charles.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
31.7 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 Partly Cloudy near St. Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to St. Charles?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 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?
Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Peoria and 78.1 miles from St. Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Peoria and Partly Cloudy near St. Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Dalzell
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 Dalzell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and St. Charles. Straight-line distance: 107.37 mi (172.79 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Charles
Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States
| Population | 32,974 |
| Coordinates | 41.9141900, -88.3086900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 5th Avenue (-88.308657, 41.914194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.38 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
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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