Louisville to Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

264.9 miles 426.3 km · straight line
324 miles actual route 521.5 km · driving distance
5h 56min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Peoria?

The distance from Louisville to Peoria is 264.9 miles (426.3 km) as the crow flies. Peoria is located NW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 324 miles, taking about 5h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Peoria in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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 Louisville to Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 56min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 7min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~5h 38min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Peoria

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM