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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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.
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Start on East North Street
133 m · 7 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Macomb Street
2971 ft · 50 sec · Macomb Street
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Continue on West Jackson Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn right onto West Side Square
726 ft · 22 sec · West Side Square
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Continue on North 1200th Road
6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road
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Turn right onto East 2100th Street
21.4 mi · 32 min · East 2100th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East Avenue E
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Avenue E
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
57 m · 7 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto West Valleyview Drive
729 ft · 14 sec · West Valleyview Drive
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Continue on East Valley View Drive
17.7 mi · 22 min · East Valley View Drive
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Continue on McKinley Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Washington Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Washington Street
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Turn left onto MacArthur Highway
141 m · 13 sec · MacArthur Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Turn left onto William Kumpf Boulevard
2046 ft · 49 sec · William Kumpf Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North William Kumpf Boulevard
937 ft · 33 sec · North William Kumpf Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Perry Avenue
1328 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Perry Avenue
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Turn left onto Spalding Avenue
1102 ft · 26 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Spalding Avenue
63 m · 6 sec · Spalding Avenue
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Continue on North Knoxville Avenue
1.2 mi · 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 Colchester and North Peoria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterford Town Hall
Lewistown City Hall
Havana Water Works Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colchester and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 66.53 mi (107.07 km).
#1 Colchester
City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264300, -90.7926300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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