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

The driving distance from Chillicothe, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.11 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.04 mi
24.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.04 mi
Kilometers
24.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.11 mi
Kilometers
29.15 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chillicothe
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring Bay
IL

Township in Woodford County, Illinois

From Chillicothe
9.1 mi
00h 11m
To North Peoria
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North State Route 29

    6 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29

  3. 3

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2427 ft · 37 sec · North Galena Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Galena Road
7.77 mi · 43%
North State Route 29
6 mi · 33%
North 4th Street
1.59 mi · 9%
East War Memorial Drive
1.09 mi · 6%
North Prospect Road
1.02 mi · 6%
East McClure Avenue
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Galena Road

Continue on North Galena Road

7.31 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Bay
00h 11m from Chillicothe
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Chillicothe and 9.1 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chillicothe and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Bay

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Spring Bay and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chillicothe City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Chillicothe City Hall

Chillicothe , IL
908 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall,Pier,Tourist information center
Peoria City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Peoria City Hall

Peoria , IL
419 Fulton St, Peoria, IL 61602
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Fulton @ City Hall

Peoria , IL
Peoria, IL 61602
Bus station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Bay.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

22 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Uptown Station

57 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Kewanee

58 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Princeton

63 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 15.04 mi (24.21 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois

Population5,955
Coordinates40.9222600, -89.4862000
Altitude153
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: IL 29 (-89.486204, 40.922261)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.97
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.99 $5.97
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $5.84 $3.74 $7.47
Diesel $6.57 $4.21 $8.41

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 Chillicothe and North Peoria. The current time is 16:24:44.

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.