Day trip from Milwaukee to Peoria
Peoria lies 296 km (184 mi) south-west of Milwaukee, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 296 km (184 mi) apart, Peoria is a realistic day trip from Milwaukee: about 4 h 49 min each way by road.
| Milwaukee | Peoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 563,531 | 115,070 |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 53201–53295 | 61601–61656 |
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Staying in Peoria
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Common questions
How far is Peoria from Milwaukee?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Milwaukee; by road roughly 361 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Milwaukee to Peoria by road?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milwaukee and Peoria?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.