How far is Sleepy Hollow, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Peoria, IL is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
266.29 mi
04h 11m
Flight
216.45 mi
348.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.45 mi
Kilometers
348.35 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.29 mi
Kilometers
428.56 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-04-19T00:06
Arrive Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
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 Sleepy Hollow
124.6 mi
02h 05m
To Peoria
141.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Sleepy Hollow Lane

    145 m · 23 sec · Sleepy Hollow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Power Plant Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Power Plant Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1753 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2311 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1538 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    50.5 mi · 54 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 Sleepy Hollow and Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ken Gray Expressway
70.9 mi · 27%
I 155 North
32 mi · 12%
I 55 North
30.4 mi · 11%
West Springfield Road
22.9 mi · 9%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 6%
300E
13.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ken Gray Expressway

Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
216.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramsey
02h 05m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sleepy Hollow and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sleepy Hollow to Peoria?

The road trip is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 124.6 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 141.7 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sleepy Hollow and 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 Sleepy Hollow and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 216.45 mi (348.35 km).

Sleepy Hollow

#1 Sleepy Hollow

Village in Illinois

Population3,215
Coordinates37.6003300, -88.9492400
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Sleepy Hollow Lane (-88.948936, 37.600482)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.57 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.89
18.8 gal · 71.14 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.45 $70.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.98 $79.96
Premium $4.65 $43.75 $87.50
Diesel $5.30 $49.86 $99.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Hollow and Peoria. The current time is 00:06:31.

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.