How far is Reading, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Reading, IL to Peoria, IL is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and Peoria.
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Start on Co Rd 379 E Rd
1336 ft · 59 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
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Turn straight onto North 379 E Road
1002 ft · 45 sec · North 379 E Road
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Turn right onto East 3000 North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East 3000 North Road
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Continue on North 9th Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · North 9th Road
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Continue on East Elm Street
835 ft · 20 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 700 North Road
16.1 mi · 24 min · 700 North Road
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Continue on 5th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2544 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi · 11 min · IL 29
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Continue on North State Route 29
6 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on North Galena Road
2427 ft · 37 sec · North Galena Road
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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 Reading and Peoria.
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.
700 North Road
Turn right onto 700 North Road
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
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 Reading and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reading to Peoria?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Lacon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Reading and 26.5 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Lacon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Lacon City Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacon.
Princeton
Peoria, Illinois
Kewanee
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 46.24 mi (74.41 km).
#1 Reading
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 41.0667000, -88.8542400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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