Boston, Massachusetts to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

963.4 miles 1550.5 km · straight line
1132.8 miles actual route 1823 km · driving distance
21h 23min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Peoria?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Peoria is 963.4 miles (1550.5 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1132.8 miles, taking about 21h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Peoria in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Peoria. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 23min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 40min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~27h 48min $136–$396* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Peoria

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Peoria
40.69°N, 89.59°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM