Day trip from Peoria to Madison
Madison lies 265 km (165 mi) north of Peoria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 265 km (165 mi) apart, Madison is a realistic day trip from Peoria: about 4 h 19 min each way by road.
| Peoria | Madison | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 115,070 | 280,305 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 61601–61656 | 53701–53794 |
What to see in Madison
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Children's Museum | 150,000 | — |
The busiest is Madison Children's Museum at 150,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Madison
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Staying in Madison
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Common questions
How far is Madison from Peoria?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, north of Peoria; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Peoria to Madison by road?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Peoria and Madison?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.