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

The driving distance from Amboy, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.64 mi
01h 36m
Flight
70.13 mi
112.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.13 mi
Kilometers
112.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.64 mi
Kilometers
139.43 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Tue, May 5, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Amboy
Tue, May 5, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amboy
2026-05-05T02:32
Arrive North Peoria
Tue, May 5, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amboy
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
Hennepin
IL

Township in Putnam County, Illinois

From Amboy
40 mi
00h 48m
To North Peoria
46.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    58 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mason Avenue

    1983 ft · 33 sec · South Mason Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on S Mason Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · S Mason Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lamoille Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lamoille Road

  6. 6

    Continue on La Moille Road

    5.7 mi · 14 min · La Moille Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 3000 East Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · 3000 East Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 27

    2727 ft · 1 min · County Road 27

  11. 11

    Continue on 2400 East Street

    4 mi · 10 min · 2400 East Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 1550 N

    1352 ft · 23 sec · County Road 1550 N

  13. 13

    Continue on 1550 North Avenue

    692 ft · 13 sec · 1550 North Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    2033 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 40%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 8%
1550 North Avenue
7.1 mi · 8%
La Moille Road
5.75 mi · 7%
2400 East Street
4.02 mi · 5%
3000 East Street
3.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Peoria

Continue straight

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
70.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hennepin
00h 48m from Amboy
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Amboy 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 Amboy to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Hennepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Amboy and 46.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Amboy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Hennepin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hennepin, 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 Hennepin.

RAIL

Princeton

18 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

38 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

49 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

71 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amboy and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 70.13 mi (112.87 km).

Amboy

#1 Amboy

City in Lee County, Illinois, United States

Population2,841
Coordinates41.7142000, -89.3287100
Altitude227
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 Main Street (-89.328691, 41.714159)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.65 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.30 $16.23 $32.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Amboy and North Peoria. The current time is 02:32:39.

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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.