How far is Peoria, IL from Union Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Union Grove, IL is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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 02h 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Union Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Union Grove.
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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
1373 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northeast Perry Avenue
856 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
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Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Spalding Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Continue on I 74 West
2182 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 78: Morrison, Prophetstown
1825 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Crosby Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Crosby Road
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Continue on Portland Avenue
2220 ft · 38 sec · Portland Avenue
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Continue on South Clinton Street
775 ft · 18 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
686 ft · 12 sec · East Wall Street
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
742 ft · 20 sec · South Cherry Street
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Turn left onto East Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lincolnway
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Hillside Road
1123 ft · 34 sec · Hillside Road
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Turn right onto Ward Road
17 m · 3 sec · Ward Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ward Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Union Grove.
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 West
Merge slight left
78.4 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Union Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Union Grove?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Woodhull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Peoria and 61 miles from Union Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Union Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Woodhull
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 Woodhull.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Union Grove. Straight-line distance: 82.01 mi (131.99 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union Grove
Township in Whiteside County, Illinois
| Population | 1,113 |
| Coordinates | 41.8342000, -90.0265100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Grove (-90.02651, 41.8342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 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 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.81 | $45.61 |
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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