How far is South Roxana, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from South Roxana, IL to Peoria, IL is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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 29m.
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 Sangamon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Roxana and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Roxana and Peoria.
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Start on Sinclair Avenue
1383 ft · 1 min · Sinclair Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Madison Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Old Alton Edwardsville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Alton Edwardsville Road
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Turn left onto Bender Road
1032 ft · 20 sec · Bender Road
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Turn right onto Edwardsville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Edwardsville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Vandalia Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Vandalia Street
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Continue on Marine Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Marine Road
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Turn left
1 km · 58 sec
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
103.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 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 South Roxana and Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left onto I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield
104 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving South Roxana and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Roxana to Peoria?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from South Roxana and 78 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Roxana and Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill
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 Cotton Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Roxana and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 131.23 mi (211.2 km).
#1 South Roxana
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 38.8294900, -90.0628800 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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