How far is Fox Lake Hills, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Fox Lake Hills, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.48 mi
03h 32m
Flight
138.85 mi
223.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.85 mi
Kilometers
223.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.48 mi
Kilometers
308.15 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Sun, Nov 8, 8:36 AM CST
Return by in Fox Lake Hills
Sun, Nov 8, 12:09 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Lake Hills
2026-11-08T05:03
Arrive North Peoria
Sun, Nov 8, 8:36 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Lake Hills
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Fox Lake Hills
99.5 mi
01h 46m
To North Peoria
92 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake Hills and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake Hills and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Bald Eagle Road

    1219 ft · 60 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fox Lake Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Fox Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Grand Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Lake Hills 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 55%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 18%
East Grand Avenue
23.7 mi · 12%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 10%
I 290 East
7 mi · 4%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

105 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 46m from Fox Lake Hills
Leave By
9:54 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fox Lake Hills and Sunny near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Lake Hills to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Fox Lake Hills and 92 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.84 one way or $61.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fox Lake Hills and Sunny near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake Hills and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 138.85 mi (223.46 km).

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#1 Fox Lake Hills

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,591
Coordinates42.4080800, -88.1317500
Altitude229
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: Bald Eagle Road (-88.131751, 42.408204)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $30.84
Round trip
$61.68
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $30.84 $61.68
Mid-grade $5.19 $35.06 $70.13
Premium $5.75 $38.86 $77.73
Diesel $6.56 $44.36 $88.72

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Lake Hills and North Peoria. The current time is 05:03:57.

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.