How far is Carrier Mills, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Carrier Mills, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Village in Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrier Mills and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrier Mills and North Peoria.
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Start on Main Street
4 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
139 m · 22 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Mill Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Mill Street
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Continue on Carrier Mills Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Carrier Mills Road
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Turn left
18 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Poplar
2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar
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Turn right onto 150E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E
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Continue on 300E
13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E
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Turn left
2405 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
1675 ft · 29 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1948 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
1084 ft · 53 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1470 ft · 46 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on East Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Park Street
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Turn right onto North Webster Street
2286 ft · 33 sec · North Webster Street
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Continue on West Springfield Road
15.7 mi · 19 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2678 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 72 East
2550 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 32 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 Carrier Mills and North Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ken Gray Expressway
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
41.3 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrier Mills 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 Carrier Mills to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 277.4 miles (446.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Carrier Mills and 147.3 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrier Mills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
Effingham
Carlinville
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrier Mills and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 215.68 mi (347.1 km).
#1 Carrier Mills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,527 |
| Coordinates | 37.6842200, -88.6328300 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.64 | $83.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.56 | $91.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.93 | $103.85 |
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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