How far is Forrest, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Forrest, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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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Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forrest and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest and North Peoria.
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Start on North Center Street
1121 ft · 40 sec · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Wabash Street
2003 ft · 46 sec · West Wabash Street
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Continue on East 820 North Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · East 820 North Road
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East Oak Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Oak Street
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
6.4 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
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Continue on East Cemetery Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
1845 ft · 40 sec · East 3100 North Road
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
2380 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 24 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 Forrest 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 74 West
Continue straight
27.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forrest and Mostly Sunny near North Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forrest to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Forrest and 25 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forrest and Mostly Sunny near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Normal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forrest and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 61.46 mi (98.91 km).
#1 Forrest
Village in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,124 |
| Coordinates | 40.7519800, -88.4111600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
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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