How far is Richmond, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Richmond, IL to Peoria, IL is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Peoria.
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Start on Center Road
2727 ft · 2 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Armindale Road
1888 ft · 1 min · Armindale Road
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Turn left onto Litwiller Road
1 mi · 4 min · Litwiller Road
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Turn right onto Hopedale Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Hopedale Road
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
1896 ft · 52 sec · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Northwest Main Street
1936 ft · 55 sec · Northwest Main Street
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Continue on Tremont Street
110 m · 16 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto Stringtown Road
1381 ft · 28 sec · Stringtown Road
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Continue on County Road 700 North
1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 700 North
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Take the ramp right
1990 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Spalding Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue
799 ft · 17 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 Richmond 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.
County Road 700 North
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Peoria?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Richmond and 15.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Tremont
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 Tremont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 km).
#1 Richmond
Richmond is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3608700, -89.3689800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.19 | $14.37 |
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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