How far is Cerro Gordo, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Cerro Gordo, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 01h 42m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cerro Gordo and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cerro Gordo and North Peoria.
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Start on Monroe Street
51 m · 9 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
142 m · 26 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
989 ft · 22 sec · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carter Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Carter Street
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Continue on North 100 East Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · North 100 East Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 47
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Route 47
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Fullerton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fullerton Road
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Turn left onto Parnell Road
529 ft · 17 sec · Parnell Road
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Turn right onto LeRoy Road
4 mi · 10 min · LeRoy Road
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on South Bicentennial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Bicentennial Drive
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Turn right onto St Leroy Spur
706 ft · 14 sec · St Leroy Spur
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Continue on South Chestnut Street
1329 ft · 29 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 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 Cerro Gordo 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.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
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 Sunny leaving Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Cerro Gordo and 50.4 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cerro Gordo and Sunny near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cerro Gordo and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 72.8 mi (117.16 km).
#1 Cerro Gordo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.8905900, -88.7281300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.82 | $31.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
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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