How far is Big Rock, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Big Rock, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
119.43 mi
02h 10m
Flight
90.17 mi
145.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.17 mi
Kilometers
145.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.43 mi
Kilometers
192.2 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Big Rock
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Rock
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive North Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Rock
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
Ladd
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Big Rock
62 mi
01h 05m
To North Peoria
57.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Rock and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Galena Street

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Galena Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Lincoln Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · West Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · West Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2026 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

    1 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Rock 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lincoln Highway
42.4 mi · 35%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 29%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 14%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 8%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 6%
Galena Street
5.57 mi · 5%
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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladd
01h 05m from Big Rock
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Big Rock 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 Big Rock to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Ladd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Big Rock and 57.5 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Rock and Sunny near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Ladd

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

20 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

20 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

61 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

65 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Rock and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 90.17 mi (145.12 km).

Big Rock

#1 Big Rock

Village in Kane County, Illinois, United States

Population1,121
Coordinates41.7639200, -88.5470200
Altitude216
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: Rhodes Street (-88.547298, 41.763917)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Rock and North Peoria. The current time is 03:20:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.