How far is Peoria, IL from Worden, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Worden, IL is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.96 mi
02h 32m
Flight
122.48 mi
197.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.48 mi
Kilometers
197.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.96 mi
Kilometers
218.81 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Worden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clear Lake
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Peoria
68 mi
01h 16m
To Worden
67.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    141 m · 17 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Madison Avenue

    137 m · 16 sec · Northeast Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Fayette Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 East, IL 29 South: Bloomington, Pekin

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Murray Baker Bridge

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Murray Baker Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    560 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Possum Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Possum Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Goodall Street

    532 ft · 17 sec · Goodall Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Wall Street

    1624 ft · 45 sec · East Wall Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 49%
I 55 South
59 mi · 43%
Murray Baker Bridge
7.34 mi · 5%
Possum Hill Road
1.79 mi · 1%
East Wall Street
0.31 mi
IL 4
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

59 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
01h 16m from Peoria
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Worden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Peoria and 67.9 miles from Worden.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clear Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clear Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Lake.

RAIL

Springfield station

7 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

41 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

65 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

92 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Worden. Straight-line distance: 122.48 mi (197.11 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
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#2 Worden

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,042
Coordinates38.9314400, -89.8389900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Worden (-89.83899, 38.93144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Worden. The current time is 00:22:00.

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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.