How far is Peoria, IL from Virden, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Virden, IL is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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 Logan County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Virden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Virden.
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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
7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
2591 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Springfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Virden.
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 155 South
Merge slight left
34 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Virden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Virden?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Broadwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Peoria and 48.7 miles from Virden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Virden.
Stop Ideas Near Broadwell
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 Broadwell.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Virden. Straight-line distance: 82.95 mi (133.5 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virden
City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,302 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008900, -89.7678700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virden (-89.76787, 39.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
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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