How far is Charleston, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Charleston, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.9 mi
02h 13m
Flight
112.51 mi
181.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.51 mi
Kilometers
181.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.9 mi
Kilometers
228.36 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Charleston
Thu, Oct 15, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleston
2026-10-15T11:36
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mansfield
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Charleston
72.4 mi
01h 06m
To North Peoria
69.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Avenue

    146 m · 20 sec · Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  5. 5

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2688 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleston and North Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
87 mi · 61%
I-57 North
47.9 mi · 34%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 4%
Lincoln Avenue
1.72 mi · 1%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 06m from Charleston
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Charleston 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 Charleston to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Charleston and 69.5 miles from North Peoria.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

25 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

31 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

52 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

73 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 112.51 mi (181.06 km).

Charleston

#1 Charleston

City in Illinois

Population20,034
Coordinates39.4961500, -88.1761500
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison Avenue (-88.176124, 39.496002)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.95 L · about $23.37
Round trip
$46.74
10.02 gal · 37.9 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $23.37 $46.74
Mid-grade $5.29 $26.51 $53.03
Premium $5.84 $29.24 $58.49
Diesel $6.57 $32.92 $65.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Charleston and North Peoria. The current time is 11:36:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.