How far is Channel Lake, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Channel Lake, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement 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 Channel Lake and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Channel Lake and North Peoria.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West IL Route 173
3.8 mi · 6 min · West IL Route 173
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Continue on Kenosha Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road
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Continue on Kenosha Street
18.8 mi · 27 min · Kenosha Street
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Turn left onto North Division Street
2662 ft · 49 sec · North Division Street
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Turn right onto West Brink Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Brink Street
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Continue on State Route 173
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173
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Continue on West Lane Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road
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Take the ramp right
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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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 Channel Lake 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.
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Channel Lake and Chance Rain Showers near North Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Channel Lake to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Channel Lake and 92.8 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.42 one way or $62.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Channel Lake and Chance Rain Showers near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Channel Lake and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 142.8 mi (229.81 km).
#1 Channel Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,664 |
| Coordinates | 42.4786300, -88.1375900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $4.74 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $35.56 | $71.11 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $39.24 | $78.47 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $44.03 | $88.06 |
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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