How far is Elmwood, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Elmwood, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Civil township in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood and North Peoria.
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Start on West Main Street
30 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Magnolia Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto West Tucker Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Tucker Road
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Turn left onto North Bell School Road
1865 ft · 31 sec · North Bell School Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East
1446 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gale Avenue
1558 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Gale Avenue
1812 ft · 40 sec · North Gale Avenue
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Turn left onto West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 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 Elmwood 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.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elmwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmwood to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Elmwood and 13 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elmwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
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 Brimfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 20.44 mi (32.89 km).
#1 Elmwood
City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,995 |
| Coordinates | 40.7778200, -89.9665000 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
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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