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

The driving distance from Colchester, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
85.34 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.53 mi
107.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.53 mi
Kilometers
107.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.34 mi
Kilometers
137.34 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM CDT
Return by in Colchester
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colchester
2026-04-19T06:33
Arrive North Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colchester
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
Lewistown
IL

High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois

From Colchester
42.1 mi
00h 50m
To North Peoria
43.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East North Street

    133 m · 7 sec · East North Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Macomb Street

    2971 ft · 50 sec · Macomb Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · West Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1200th Road

    6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 2100th Street

    21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Avenue E

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive

    729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East Valley View Drive

    17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on McKinley Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto MacArthur Highway

    141 m · 13 sec · MacArthur Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto William Kumpf Boulevard

    2046 ft · 49 sec · William Kumpf Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on North William Kumpf Boulevard

    937 ft · 33 sec · North William Kumpf Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast Perry Avenue

    1328 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Spalding Avenue

    1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Spalding Avenue

    63 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on North Knoxville Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colchester 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 25%
East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 21%
East Avenue E
17.1 mi · 20%
West Jackson Street
6.39 mi · 7%
North 1200th Road
5.96 mi · 7%
East Jackson Street
2.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 2100th Street

Turn right onto East 2100th Street

21.4 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
00h 50m from Colchester
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colchester 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 Colchester to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Colchester and 43.2 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colchester and Sunny near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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 Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waterford Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Waterford Town Hall

Lewistown , IL
Lewistown, IL 61542
Historical landmark
Lewistown City Hall
Meeting point 0.3 mi away

Lewistown City Hall

Lewistown , IL
119 S Adams St, Lewistown, IL 61542
City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Havana Water Works Clerk

Havana , IL
227 W Main St, Havana, IL 62644
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Macomb

44 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

50 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Galesburg station

64 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Lincoln

72 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 66.53 mi (107.07 km).

Colchester

#1 Colchester

City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates40.4264300, -90.7926300
Altitude211
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: East North Street (-90.792651, 40.426472)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Colchester and North Peoria. The current time is 06:33:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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