How far is Port Byron, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Port Byron, IL to Peoria, IL is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Byron and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Byron and Peoria.
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Start on Cherry Street
25 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South High Street
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
78.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Fayette Street
1946 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
112 m · 7 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 Port Byron 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.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
78.3 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Port Byron and Partly Cloudy near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Byron to Peoria?
The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
East Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Port Byron and 47 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Port Byron and Partly Cloudy near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near East Galesburg
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 East Galesburg.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Moline, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Byron and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 74.06 mi (119.19 km).
#1 Port Byron
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.6064200, -90.3354100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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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