How far is Steger, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Steger, IL to Peoria, IL is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 33m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steger and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steger and Peoria.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto West 34th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 34th Street
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Continue on Steger Road
1 mi · 2 min · Steger Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue
1141 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Monee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road
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Continue on South Steger Monee Road
1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road
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Turn right onto West Stuenkel Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Stuenkel Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington
1630 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road
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Continue on West Peotone Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on County Highway 44
1632 ft · 26 sec · County Highway 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 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 Steger 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 South
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Steger 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 Steger to Peoria?
The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Steger and 84.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115 miles (185 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Steger and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steger and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 114.97 mi (185.02 km).
#1 Steger
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,111 |
| Coordinates | 41.4700300, -87.6364300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
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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