How far is Galena, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Galena, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galena and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galena and North Peoria.
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Start on South Bench Street
2297 ft · 2 min · South Bench Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bench Street
32 m · 11 sec · South Bench Street
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Turn left onto Decatur Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 15 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1930 ft · 55 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Jefferson Street
14 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Chicago Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto Viaduct Road
23.7 mi · 35 min · Viaduct Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Waller Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · Waller Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
76 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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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 Galena and North Peoria.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
76 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Galena 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 Galena to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Colona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Galena and 82.2 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Galena and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Colona
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 Colona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galena and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 125.26 mi (201.58 km).
#1 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3,151 |
| Coordinates | 42.4166700, -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $26.92 | $53.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $30.53 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
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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