How far is Rome, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Rome, IL to Peoria, IL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
16.86 mi
00h 20m
Flight
13.85 mi
22.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.85 mi
Kilometers
22.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.86 mi
Kilometers
27.14 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Tue, May 26, 8:44 AM CDT
Return by in Rome
Tue, May 26, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-05-26T08:23
Arrive Peoria
Tue, May 26, 8:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Spring Bay
IL

Township in Woodford County, Illinois

From Rome
8.5 mi
00h 10m
To Peoria
8.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rome and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on North State Route 29

    1.2 km · 54 sec · North State Route 29

  2. 2

    Continue on North State Route 29

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North State Route 29

  3. 3

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2427 ft · 37 sec · North Galena Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Adams Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
7 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Galena Road
7.75 mi · 46%
North State Route 29
6.2 mi · 37%
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
1.73 mi · 10%
Northeast Adams Street
1.16 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Galena Road

Continue on North Galena Road

7.29 mi · 00h 11m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Bay
00h 10m from Rome
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rome 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 Rome to Peoria?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Spring Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Rome and 8.5 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rome and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Bay

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Spring Bay and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chillicothe City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Chillicothe City Hall

Chillicothe , IL
908 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall,Pier,Tourist information center
Peoria City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Peoria City Hall

Peoria , IL
419 Fulton St, Peoria, IL 61602
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Fulton @ City Hall

Peoria , IL
Peoria, IL 61602
Bus station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Bay.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

22 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

57 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Kewanee

58 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Princeton

63 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 13.85 mi (22.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Rome

Unincorporated census-designated place in Illinois, United States

Population1,596
Coordinates40.8830900, -89.5025900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 29 North (-89.502652, 40.883106)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Peoria. The current time is 08:23:39.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.