How far is Chicago Heights, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago Heights, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago Heights and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Heights and North Peoria.
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Start on South Halsted Street
6 m · 8 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway
1583 ft · 58 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
5.4 mi · 11 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto I 57 South: Kankakee
2136 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington
1630 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road
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Continue on West Peotone Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on County Highway 44
1632 ft · 26 sec · County Highway 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 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 Chicago Heights 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 55 South
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Chicago Heights and 69.2 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chicago Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Heights and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 115.15 mi (185.31 km).
#1 Chicago Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 28,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061500, -87.6356000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.67 | $24.02 | $48.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $27.25 | $54.51 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
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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