How far is Saline, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Saline, IL to Peoria, IL is about 273.4 miles (440 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.38 mi
04h 23m
Flight
215.98 mi
347.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.98 mi
Kilometers
347.59 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.38 mi
Kilometers
439.96 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, May 31, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Saline
Sun, May 31, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saline
2026-05-30T20:42
Arrive Peoria
Sun, May 31, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saline
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
Ramsey
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Saline
131.6 mi
02h 11m
To Peoria
141.7 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peabody Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Peabody Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Carrier Mills Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Carrier Mills Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    18 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  9. 9

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

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  14. 14

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  18. 18

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Poplar Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  25. 25

    Continue on East Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Webster Street

    2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2678 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

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

    2550 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 32 min

  33. 33

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

    32 mi · 34 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  37. 37

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

    869 ft · 23 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saline 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
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
61.7 mi · 23%
I 155 North
32 mi · 12%
I 55 North
30.4 mi · 11%
West Springfield Road
22.9 mi · 8%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 6%
300E
13.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ken Gray Expressway

Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

41.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramsey
02h 11m from Saline
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saline 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 Saline to Peoria?

The road trip is about 273.4 miles (440 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Saline and 141.7 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saline and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Ramsey

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

49 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

69 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Centralia station

69 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Mattoon station

73 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saline and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 215.98 mi (347.59 km).

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#1 Saline

This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23,182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County.

Population23,182
Coordinates37.6453300, -88.6958900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Peabody Road (-88.695609, 37.640208)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.65 gal
36.52 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.78
19.3 gal · 73.04 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.5 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.39 $72.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.04 $82.08
Premium $4.65 $44.91 $89.82
Diesel $5.30 $51.18 $102.37

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saline and Peoria. The current time is 20:42:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.