How far is Dolton, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Dolton, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dolton and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dolton and North Peoria.
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Start on Lincoln Avenue
19 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
671 ft · 22 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
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Turn right onto East 142nd Street
2640 ft · 1 min · East 142nd Street
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Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sibley Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Sibley Boulevard
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Continue on East 147th Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street
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Turn left onto I 57 South
1969 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South, I 57 South: Indiana, Memphis
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
2386 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.5 km · 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 Dolton and North Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dolton 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 Dolton to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Dolton and 70.2 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.63 one way or $49.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dolton and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dolton and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 120.92 mi (194.6 km).
#1 Dolton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389200, -87.6072700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $24.63 | $49.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $34.69 | $69.39 |
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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