How far is Alton, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Alton, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton and North Peoria.
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Start on Alby Street
58 m · 10 sec · Alby Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway
649 ft · 22 sec · East Broadway
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Turn right onto Piasa Street
2192 ft · 37 sec · Piasa Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto College Avenue
1274 ft · 26 sec · College Avenue
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Turn right
20 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward College Avenue
116 m · 10 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto College Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · College Avenue
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140
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Take the ramp left
1515 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alton and North Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 140
Merge slight left
96.7 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alton and Sunny near North Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Alton and 79.9 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alton and Sunny near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cotton Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alton and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 130.18 mi (209.51 km).
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Peoria
A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.7175400, -89.5842600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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