How far is Carthage, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Carthage, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and North Peoria.
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Start on East Flagg Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · East Flagg Road
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Continue on Lost Nation Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Lost Nation Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left onto Timber Lane
997 ft · 17 sec · Timber Lane
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Continue on East 2nd Street
3146 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Galena Avenue
19.5 mi · 30 min · South Galena Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on 2050 East Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street
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Continue on County Road 2010 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
1193 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive
1314 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
1964 ft · 54 sec · 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 Carthage and North Peoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Peoria
Continue straight
32.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Carthage and Cloudy near North Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Depue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Carthage and 50.4 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.35 one way or $32.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Carthage and Cloudy near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Depue
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 Depue.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 84.18 mi (135.48 km).
#1 Carthage
Carthage is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9189200, -89.3137100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.61 | $16.35 | $32.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $23.40 | $46.80 |
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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