How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130 miles (209.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo Grove and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove and North Peoria.
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Start on Aptakisic Road
18 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Turn left onto South Buffalo Grove Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Hintz Road
1.2 km · 1 min · East Hintz Road
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Palatine Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 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 Buffalo Grove 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.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Buffalo Grove and 77.7 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130 miles (209.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.43 one way or $54.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Buffalo Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 129.98 mi (209.18 km).
#1 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $4.67 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $31.12 | $62.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $38.64 | $77.27 |
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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