How far is Rossville, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Rossville, IL to Peoria, IL is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Peoria.
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Start on East Attica Street
29 m · 9 sec · East Attica Street
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Turn left onto 2300 East
5.5 mi · 8 min · 2300 East
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Turn right
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto US Route 136
7.3 mi · 11 min · US Route 136
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Route 136
4.5 mi · 7 min · US Route 136
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 270 East Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North 270 East Road
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Turn left onto East 3100 North Rd
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3100 North Rd
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
10.1 mi · 15 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Continue on Klein Avenue
1821 ft · 31 sec · Klein Avenue
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Continue on East Champaign Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · East Champaign Avenue
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on East Division Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Division Street
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Continue on County Road 3000 North
5.4 mi · 7 min · County Road 3000 North
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Continue on East 200 North Road
13.9 mi · 19 min · East 200 North Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Bloomington
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 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 Rossville and Peoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Peoria?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Empire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Rossville and 58.7 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Empire
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 Empire.
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 103.15 mi (166 km).
#1 Rossville
Village in Illinois
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.3792000, -87.6686300 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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