How far is Sumner, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Sumner, IL to Peoria, IL is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumner and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumner and Peoria.
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Start on West North Avenue
15 m · 8 sec · West North Avenue
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Turn left onto North Christy Avenue
144 m · 14 sec · North Christy Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto 1100N
10 mi · 14 min · 1100N
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
147 m · 19 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto East Butler Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Butler Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
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Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
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Turn right
36.3 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
47.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 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 Sumner 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 74 West
Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sumner 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 Sumner to Peoria?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Sumner and 104.8 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
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 Pesotum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 164.57 mi (264.85 km).
#1 Sumner
City in Lawrence County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,961 |
| Coordinates | 38.7169900, -87.8614200 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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