How far is Peoria, IL from Wonder Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Wonder Lake, IL is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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 39m.
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.
Township in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Wonder Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Wonder Lake.
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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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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2555 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Belvedere
1251 ft · 31 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Grant Highway
5 mi · 8 min · West Grant Highway
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Turn left onto South State Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto Kishwaukee Valley Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Throop Street
924 ft · 30 sec · North Throop Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street
1120 ft · 32 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
609 ft · 12 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto State Route 120
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120
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Turn left onto East Wonder Lake Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Wonder Lake Road
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Turn left onto Hancock Drive
145 m · 21 sec · Hancock Drive
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Turn slight left onto Hancock Drive
32 m · 5 sec · Hancock Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Wonder Lake.
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 39 North
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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 Wonder Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Wonder Lake?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Peoria and 87.8 miles from Wonder Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Wonder Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Wonder Lake. Straight-line distance: 133.36 mi (214.62 km).
#1 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wonder Lake
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,837 |
| Coordinates | 42.3853000, -88.3473100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wonder Lake (-88.34731, 42.3853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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