How far is Port Barrington, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Port Barrington, IL to Peoria, IL is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.55 mi
03h 05m
Flight
128.87 mi
207.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.87 mi
Kilometers
207.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.55 mi
Kilometers
301.83 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Port Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Barrington
2026-04-19T08:01
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Barrington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Port Barrington
93.4 mi
01h 32m
To Peoria
94.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Barrington and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2745 ft · 2 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Roberts Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Roberts Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roberts Road

    21 m · 1 sec · Roberts Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Roberts Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roberts Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 22

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rand Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 56%
I 74 West
34 mi · 18%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 11%
I 290 East
7 mi · 4%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 2%
Rand Road
4.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

105 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 32m from Port Barrington
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Barrington and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Barrington to Peoria?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Port Barrington and 94.1 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dwight, 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 Dwight.

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Barrington and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 128.87 mi (207.4 km).

Port Barrington

#1 Port Barrington

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,481
Coordinates42.2425200, -88.2020300
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-88.202092, 42.242564)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.93
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.96 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.65 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.30 $35.11 $70.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Barrington and Peoria. The current time is 08:01:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.