How far is West Ridge, IL from Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from West Ridge, IL to Peoria, IL is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 09m.
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
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Ridge and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ridge and Peoria.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Arthur Avenue
151 m · 27 sec · West Arthur Avenue
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Turn left onto North Rockwell Street
664 ft · 33 sec · North Rockwell Street
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Turn right onto West Devon Avenue
1323 ft · 34 sec · West Devon Avenue
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Turn left onto North California Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North California Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lawrence Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto North Kedzie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Kedzie Avenue
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Turn right onto West Irving Park Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
6.8 mi · 13 min · North Pulaski Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
122.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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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 West Ridge 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
122 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Ridge 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 West Ridge to Peoria?
The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from West Ridge and 91.6 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.60 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Ridge and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 133.48 mi (214.81 km).
#1 West Ridge
West Ridge is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9997500, -87.6928400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $28.60 | $57.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $32.52 | $65.04 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $36.05 | $72.09 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $41.14 | $82.29 |
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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