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

The driving distance from Edwardsville, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
148.32 mi
02h 18m
Flight
133.15 mi
214.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.15 mi
Kilometers
214.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.32 mi
Kilometers
238.7 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM CDT
Return by in Edwardsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsville
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsville
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
Southern View
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From Edwardsville
75.2 mi
01h 09m
To North Peoria
73.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Buchanan Street

    37 m · 6 sec · South Buchanan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vandalia Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Vandalia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marine Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Marine Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1 km · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield

    103.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

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

    32 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
104 mi · 70%
I 155 North
32 mi · 22%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 6%
Marine Road
2.78 mi · 2%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
East Vandalia Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left onto I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield

104 mi · 01h 52m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern View
01h 09m from Edwardsville
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Edwardsville and 73.1 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southern View

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

5 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

57 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

101 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 133.15 mi (214.28 km).

Edwardsville

#1 Edwardsville

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population25,189
Coordinates38.8114400, -89.9531600
Altitude165
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: South Buchanan Street (-89.95301, 38.811462)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $5.29 $27.68 $55.35
Premium $5.84 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $6.57 $34.37 $68.73

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 Edwardsville and North Peoria. The current time is 13:27:46.

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.