How far is Crystal Lake, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 165 miles (265.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and North Peoria.
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Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North Virginia Street
2923 ft · 54 sec · North Virginia Street
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Turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
9 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2473 ft · 47 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Grant Highway
5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive
1314 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
1964 ft · 54 sec · 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 Crystal Lake and North Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harrison Avenue
Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 165 miles (265.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Crystal Lake and 80.4 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 124.06 mi (199.65 km).
#1 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.67 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $38.24 | $76.49 |
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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