How far is Peoria, IL from Washington, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Washington, IL is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.13 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.54 mi
15.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.54 mi
Kilometers
15.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.13 mi
Kilometers
17.92 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Mon, Jun 1, 6:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-06-01T17:44
Arrive Washington
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Germantown Hills
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America

From Peoria
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Washington
5.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Washington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Washington.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: East Peoria, Washington

    1329 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto McClugage Bridge

    1 mi · 1 min · McClugage Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 24 Business, IL 8 West

    109 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on McClugage Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McClugage Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Peoria Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Peoria Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Washington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McClugage Bridge
4.19 mi · 38%
Northeast Adams Street
2.63 mi · 24%
Washington Road
1.54 mi · 14%
McClugage Road
1.24 mi · 11%
Peoria Street
1.09 mi · 10%
150
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McClugage Bridge

Continue straight

3.19 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown Hills
00h 09m from Peoria
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Washington?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Germantown Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Peoria and 5.6 miles from Washington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chillicothe City Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Chillicothe City Hall

Chillicothe , IL
908 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall,Pier,Tourist information center
Peoria City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Peoria City Hall

Peoria , IL
419 Fulton St, Peoria, IL 61602
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Fulton @ City Hall

Peoria , IL
Peoria, IL 61602
Bus station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown Hills.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

21 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

50 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Kewanee

66 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Washington. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.36 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Washington

#2 Washington

City in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population16,395
Coordinates40.7036500, -89.4073100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Washington (-89.40731, 40.70365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Washington. The current time is 17:44:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.