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

Fastest route

Here are some tips and directions for your trip from Beardstown, Illinois 62618 to North Peoria, Peoria, IL 61603. The fastest route, due to traffic conditions, is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes covering a distance of 79.5 miles (128 kilometers) via IL-100 N and US-24 E.

Directions

  1. Head southeast on Wall St toward E 7th St, then turn right at the 2nd cross street onto E 8th St.
  2. Turn right onto S State St.
  3. Follow IL-100 N to US Hwy 136 E in Isabel Township, taking a slight right to stay on IL-100 N.
  4. Continue onto US Hwy 136 E and make a slight left onto IL-78 N/IL-97 E.
  5. Keep left to continue on SW Adams St, then use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto SW Washington St.
  6. Continue straight to stay on SW Washington St and proceed onto Northeast Washington Street.
  7. Turn left onto the I-74 W ramp and take exit 92A for IL-40 N/Knoxville Ave. Keep left and follow signs for Proctor Hospital, then turn right onto E McClure Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan ahead and check for any road closures or construction updates before starting your journey.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle is fueled up and in good condition for a smooth trip.
  • 🍽️ Consider having snacks and drinks on hand, especially if you have a long drive ahead.
  • 🕑 Be aware of rush hours and try to schedule your travel to avoid heavy traffic.
  • 🛣️ Keep an eye out for road signs and follow directions to stay on the right path.
  • 📱 Use GPS or a navigation app to assist you during the trip.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic rules and be patient with other drivers on the road.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.84 mi
01h 37m
Flight
65.54 mi
105.47 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.54 mi
Kilometers
105.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.84 mi
Kilometers
130.1 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Beardstown
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beardstown
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
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 Beardstown
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
Lewistown
IL

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

From Beardstown
39.7 mi
00h 48m
To North Peoria
41.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Street

    545 ft · 26 sec · Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    2402 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South State Street

    621 ft · 22 sec · South State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    1 km · 2 min · West 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    18 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.1 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    627 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    729 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto MacArthur Highway

    141 m · 13 sec · MacArthur Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto William Kumpf Boulevard

    2046 ft · 49 sec · William Kumpf Boulevard

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North William Kumpf Boulevard

    937 ft · 33 sec · North William Kumpf Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast Perry Avenue

    1328 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Spalding Avenue

    1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Spalding Avenue

    63 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Knoxville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22%
Southwest Adams Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Southwest Washington Street
1.71 mi · 2%
North Knoxville Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
McKinley Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
West 6th Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18 mi · 00h 32m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
00h 48m from Beardstown
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beardstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Beardstown and 41.1 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 $13.30 one way or $26.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beardstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 3 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Lewistown City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Lewistown City Hall

Lewistown , IL
119 S Adams St, Lewistown, IL 61542
City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

50 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

64 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beardstown and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 65.54 mi (105.47 km).

Beardstown

#1 Beardstown

City in Illinois

Population5,335
Coordinates40.0175500, -90.4242900
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall Street (-90.424491, 40.017462)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $13.30
Round trip
$26.59
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $13.30 $26.59
Mid-grade $5.29 $15.08 $30.16
Premium $5.84 $16.64 $33.27
Diesel $6.57 $18.73 $37.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beardstown and North Peoria. The current time is 11:31:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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