How far is Peoria, IL from Thomasboro, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Thomasboro, IL is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 01h 49m.
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 Thomasboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Thomasboro.
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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
45.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
1869 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1524 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Market Street
949 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto East Leverett Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Leverett Road
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Turn left onto County Road 1500 East
3.6 mi · 5 min · County Road 1500 East
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Turn left onto West Clark Street
95 m · 11 sec · West Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Thomasboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
45.3 mi · 00h 49m
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 Thomasboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Thomasboro?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Peoria and 48.3 miles from Thomasboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Peoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasboro.
Stop Ideas Near Downs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Thomasboro. Straight-line distance: 80.17 mi (129.02 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasboro
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417000, -88.1842100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasboro (-88.18421, 40.2417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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