How far is Petersburg, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Petersburg, IL to Peoria, IL is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Peoria.
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Start on South 6th Street
1532 ft · 49 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on South 6th Street
734 ft · 21 sec · South 6th Street
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Continue on Old Salem Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Salem Road
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Turn left onto Athens Blacktop Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Athens Blacktop Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1186 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Hargrave Street
2666 ft · 2 min · East Hargrave Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
1789 ft · 1 min · Springfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 11 N
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 11 N
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Continue on Dinius Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dinius Road
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Continue on County Highway 2
1748 ft · 34 sec · County Highway 2
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Take the ramp slight left
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Spalding Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg and Peoria.
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 155 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Petersburg and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Peoria?
The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Hartsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Petersburg and 32.7 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Petersburg and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Lincoln
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Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 49.05 mi (78.94 km).
#1 Petersburg
City in Menard County, Illinois
| Population | 2,190 |
| Coordinates | 40.0117200, -89.8481700 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peoria
The third most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 109,428 |
| Coordinates | 40.6936500, -89.5889900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
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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