East Peoria to Jacksonville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

72.9 miles 117.4 km · straight line
91.2 miles estimated 146.8 km · driving distance
1h 50min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is East Peoria from Jacksonville, Illinois?

The distance from East Peoria to Jacksonville, Illinois is 72.9 miles (117.4 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Illinois is located SSW of East Peoria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.2 miles, taking about 1h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for East Peoria and Jacksonville, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from East Peoria to Jacksonville, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 50min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 12min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between East Peoria & Jacksonville, Illinois

Quick Facts

East Peoria
40.67°N, 89.58°W
America/Chicago
140m elevation
Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 341.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients