How far is Peoria, IL from Waterloo, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Waterloo, IL is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Waterloo.
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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
82 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward IL 3 South: Columbia
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West Mill Street
79 m · 11 sec · West Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Waterloo.
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 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
82 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Peoria and 93.4 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Farmersville
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 Farmersville.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Alton
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 165.63 mi (266.55 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
City in Illinois
| Population | 10,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.3358900, -90.1498300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterloo (-90.14983, 38.33589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.03 | $56.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.95 | $69.91 |
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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