How far is Stockton, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Stockton, IL to Peoria, IL is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.03 mi
02h 35m
Flight
116.44 mi
187.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.44 mi
Kilometers
187.4 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.03 mi
Kilometers
214.09 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sat, May 30, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Stockton
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-05-30T09:18
Arrive Peoria
Sat, May 30, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green Rock
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Stockton
79.3 mi
01h 17m
To Peoria
53.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    31.1 mi · 46 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Carroll Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Carroll Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Road

    3071 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lincoln Way

    985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lincolnway

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Lincolnway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Cherry Street

    707 ft · 17 sec · North Cherry Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Wall Street

    772 ft · 15 sec · East Wall Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Clinton Street

    775 ft · 13 sec · South Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue

    2220 ft · 38 sec · Portland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosby Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Crosby Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2135 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    20 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    78.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 South: Downtown Peoria

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Fayette Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
83.7 mi · 63%
South Main Street
31.1 mi · 23%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
20 mi · 15%
Carroll Road
7.53 mi · 6%
I 80
7.13 mi · 5%
Crosby Road
5.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

78.3 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Rock
01h 17m from Stockton
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stockton 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 Stockton to Peoria?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Green Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Stockton and 53.7 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stockton and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Green Rock

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

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

BUS

Moline, Illinois

13 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

16 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

19 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

44 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 116.44 mi (187.4 km).

Stockton

#1 Stockton

City in Illinois

Population1,709
Coordinates42.3497400, -90.0067900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-90.006783, 42.34974)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and Peoria. The current time is 09:18:18.

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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.