How far is Crest Hill, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.91 mi
02h 41m
Flight
152.76 mi
245.84 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Crest Hill.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.76 mi
Kilometers
245.84 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.91 mi
Kilometers
276.67 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Crest Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 7:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crest Hill
2026-10-15T14:30
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crest Hill
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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Crest Hill
85.8 mi
01h 20m
To North Peoria
86.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
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 Crest Hill and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Belvedere Drive

    693 ft · 35 sec · Belvedere Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethesda Drive

    1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bernard Drive

    1434 ft · 1 min · Bernard Drive

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Eiler Road

    837 ft · 29 sec · Eiler Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Saint Louis Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Saint Louis Road

    5 m · 1 sec · South 88th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South 88th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South 88th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    938 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Missouri Avenue

    1.3 km · 57 sec · New Missouri Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Indianapolis, Chicago

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crest Hill 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
117 mi · 68%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
I 255 North
7.87 mi · 5%
Old Saint Louis Road
1.91 mi · 1%
South 88th Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 20m from Crest Hill
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Crest Hill and 86.1 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Divernon, 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 Divernon.

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 152.76 mi (245.84 km).

Crest Hill

#1 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois

Population20,209
Coordinates38.5395000, -90.0770500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Belvedere Drive (-90.077051, 38.539386)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.96 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.63
12.14 gal · 45.92 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $28.32 $56.63
Mid-grade $5.29 $32.12 $64.24
Premium $5.84 $35.43 $70.86
Diesel $6.57 $39.89 $79.77

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 Crest Hill and North Peoria. The current time is 14:30:13.

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.