How far is West Peoria, IL from Springfield, IL?
The driving distance from West Peoria, IL to Springfield, IL is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Peoria and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Peoria and Springfield.
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Start on North Waverly Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · North Waverly Avenue
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Turn left onto West Ayers Avenue
1333 ft · 1 min · West Ayers Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Western Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn straight onto Southwest Adams Street
72 m · 9 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Turn right onto MacArthur Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · MacArthur Highway
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · Cedar Street
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Keep slight left
1584 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1490 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
2901 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2402 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West
2280 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clear Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Clear Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2261 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
124 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
768 ft · 24 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Peoria and Springfield.
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 155 South
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31.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 West Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Peoria to Springfield?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Hartsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from West Peoria and 38.4 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hartsburg.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Peoria and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 61.55 mi (99.06 km).
#1 West Peoria
City in Peoria County, Illinois
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.6925400, -89.6278800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County.
| Population | 113,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.8017200, -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington Street (-89.643712, 39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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