Peoria to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

677 miles 1089.6 km · straight line
777.4 miles actual route 1251.1 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Peoria from Washington DC?

The distance from Peoria to Washington DC is 677 miles (1089.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Peoria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.4 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Peoria in Illinois and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Peoria and Washington DC. 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 Peoria to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Peoria & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Peoria
40.69°N, 89.59°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM