How far is Promise City, IA from Peoria, IA?

The driving distance from Promise City, IA to Peoria, IA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.94 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.17 mi
19.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.94 mi
Kilometers
22.43 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in Promise City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Promise City
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Peoria
Sat, Apr 18, 8:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Promise City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corydon
IA

Township in Wayne County, Iowa

From Promise City
7 mi
00h 11m
To Peoria
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Promise City and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Street

    20 m · 8 sec · Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    99 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1992 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 2

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 2

  5. 5

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 2

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 2

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 105th Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 105th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ohio Road

    63 m · 9 sec · Ohio Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
10.6 mi · 76%
105th Street
1.75 mi · 13%
East Jefferson Street
1.14 mi · 8%
East Main Street
0.38 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.06 mi
Ohio Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 2

Continue on State Highway 2

8.33 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corydon
00h 11m from Promise City
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Promise City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Promise City to Peoria?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Corydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Promise City and 7 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Promise City and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Corydon

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

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

RAIL

Osceola

49 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets
RAIL

Ottumwa station

81 mi away
210 West Main Street
RAIL

Creston

94 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

La Plata

107 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Promise City and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.59 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Promise City

Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America

Population108
Coordinates40.7475100, -93.1471500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
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#2 Peoria

Peoria is a place in Iowa, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7830600, -93.3749400
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Promise City (-93.14715, 40.74751)
End: Peoria (-93.37494, 40.78306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.70
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.85 $3.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.08 $4.17
Premium $4.65 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.30 $2.60 $5.20

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 Iowa · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Promise City and Peoria. The current time is 08:17:22.

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.