How far is Rosiclare, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Rosiclare, IL to Peoria, IL is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.48 mi
04h 57m
Flight
235.56 mi
379.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.56 mi
Kilometers
379.1 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.48 mi
Kilometers
480.35 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in Rosiclare
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosiclare
2026-04-15T05:58
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Apr 15, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosiclare
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vandalia
IL

Township in Fayette County, Illinois

From Rosiclare
140.7 mi
02h 28m
To Peoria
157.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hopkinton Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Il 146

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146

  4. 4

    Turn right

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    53 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  20. 20

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  24. 24

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  26. 26

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street

  31. 31

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  33. 33

    Continue on East Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  35. 35

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    2678 ft · 42 sec

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East

    2550 ft · 54 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 32 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
48 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
44.4 mi · 15%
I 155 North
32 mi · 11%
North Main Street
31.6 mi · 11%
I 55 North
30.4 mi · 10%
West Springfield Road
22.9 mi · 8%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 155 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

32 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
02h 28m from Rosiclare
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rosiclare and Rain Showers Likely near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rosiclare to Peoria?

The road trip is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Rosiclare and 157.8 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.71 one way or $79.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rosiclare and Rain Showers Likely near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Vandalia

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

48 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Effingham

51 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

73 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Carlinville

77 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosiclare and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 235.56 mi (379.1 km).

Rosiclare

#1 Rosiclare

City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates37.4236600, -88.3461500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinton Street (-88.346162, 37.423649)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.87 L · about $39.71
Round trip
$79.42
21.06 gal · 79.74 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.71 $79.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.78 $89.57
Premium $4.65 $49.01 $98.01
Diesel $5.30 $55.85 $111.70

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosiclare and Peoria. The current time is 05:58:34.

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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.