How far is Peoria, IL from Washburn, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Washburn, IL is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Washburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Washburn.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto McClugage Bridge
1 mi · 1 min · McClugage Bridge
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Douglas Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Douglas Road
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Continue on South Douglas Street
1183 ft · 23 sec · South Douglas Street
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Turn right onto West Mount Vernon Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Mount Vernon Street
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Turn left onto North Niles Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Niles Street
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Continue on State Route 89
8.8 mi · 15 min · State Route 89
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Continue on West Parkside Drive
1950 ft · 39 sec · West Parkside Drive
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
903 ft · 18 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Washburn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 89
Continue on State Route 89
8.77 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Washburn?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hickory Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Peoria and 13.2 miles from Washburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peoria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washburn.
Stop Ideas Near Hickory Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Peoria City Hall
Fulton @ City Hall
Allentown City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hickory Point.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Kewanee
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Washburn. Straight-line distance: 22.03 mi (35.46 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washburn
Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,064 |
| Coordinates | 40.9192000, -89.2912000 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washburn (-89.2912, 40.9192)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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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