How far is Witt, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Witt, IL to Peoria, IL is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
124.11 mi
01h 59m
Flight
100.12 mi
161.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.12 mi
Kilometers
161.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.11 mi
Kilometers
199.73 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Witt
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Witt
2026-04-23T10:29
Arrive Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Witt
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Williamsville
IL

Village in the United States

From Witt
58.3 mi
00h 59m
To Peoria
65.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hirst Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Hirst Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ford Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · East Ford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    3116 ft · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylorville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Taylorville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1300 East Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1300 East Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1250 East Road

    8.2 mi · 14 min · North 1250 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway 1

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 1

  9. 9

    Continue on South Shumway Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Shumway Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Spresser Street

    1337 ft · 42 sec · West Spresser Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Webster Street

    2218 ft · 29 sec · North Webster Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Springfield Road

    15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2678 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East

    2550 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Witt 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 North
32 mi · 26%
I 55 North
30.4 mi · 25%
West Springfield Road
22.9 mi · 18%
North 1250 East Road
8.23 mi · 7%
I 74 West
7.94 mi · 6%
Taylorville Road
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 155 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

32 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsville
00h 59m from Witt
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Witt 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 Witt to Peoria?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Williamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Witt and 65.8 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Williamsville

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

19 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

27 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

78 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Witt and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 100.12 mi (161.12 km).

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#1 Witt

City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States

Population833
Coordinates39.2564400, -89.3481400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hirst Street (-89.347712, 39.256158)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Witt and Peoria. The current time is 10:29:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.