How far is Alorton, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Alorton, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.55 mi
02h 35m
Flight
149.75 mi
241 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.75 mi
Kilometers
241 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.55 mi
Kilometers
271.25 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Alorton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alorton
2026-04-14T21:57
Arrive North Peoria
Wed, Apr 15, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alorton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chatham
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Alorton
84.2 mi
01h 17m
To North Peoria
84.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alorton and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alorton and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    6 m · 3 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 42nd Street

    534 ft · 15 sec · North 42nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Missouri Avenue

    89 m · 11 sec · Old Missouri Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Missouri Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North: Chicago

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alorton and North Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
117 mi · 69%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
I 255 North
7.94 mi · 5%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
New Missouri Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
01h 17m from Alorton
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alorton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alorton to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Alorton and 84.4 miles from North Peoria.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alorton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chatham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chatham.

RAIL

Springfield station

15 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

47 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

60 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

93 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alorton and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 149.75 mi (241 km).

Alorton

#1 Alorton

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates38.5897700, -90.1201100
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway (-90.120106, 38.589773)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.51 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.87
11.9 gal · 45.02 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.44 $44.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.31 $50.61
Premium $4.65 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $5.30 $31.56 $63.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alorton and North Peoria. The current time is 21:57:51.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.