How far is Pistakee Highlands, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Pistakee Highlands, IL to Peoria, IL is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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 20m.
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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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Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pistakee Highlands and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pistakee Highlands and Peoria.
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Start on Fox Lake Road
2638 ft · 1 min · Fox Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Kenosha Street
17.3 mi · 25 min · Kenosha Street
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Turn left onto North Division Street
2662 ft · 49 sec · North Division Street
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Turn right onto West Brink Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Brink Street
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Continue on State Route 173
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173
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Continue on West Lane Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road
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Take the ramp right
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Continue on Northeast Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Pistakee Highlands 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 39
Keep slight right
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Pistakee Highlands and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pistakee Highlands to Peoria?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Pistakee Highlands and 93.3 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Pistakee Highlands and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
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 Paw Paw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pistakee Highlands and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 138.38 mi (222.7 km).
#1 Pistakee Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 3,454 |
| Coordinates | 42.4086300, -88.2064800 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
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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