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

The driving distance from Geneseo, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
89.9 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.56 mi
94.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.56 mi
Kilometers
94.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.9 mi
Kilometers
144.68 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Geneseo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneseo
2026-10-15T14:23
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneseo
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
East Galesburg
IL

Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America

From Geneseo
44.6 mi
00h 43m
To North Peoria
45.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    27 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Oakwood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Oakwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    2553 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: Peoria

    1427 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    158 m · 6 sec · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    76 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Gale Avenue

    1558 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Gale Avenue

    1812 ft · 40 sec · North Gale Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West McClure Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West McClure Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneseo 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
76.1 mi · 85%
South Oakwood Avenue
9.85 mi · 11%
West McClure Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
I 74 West
0.48 mi · 1%
North Gale Avenue
0.34 mi
Gale Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Galesburg
00h 43m from Geneseo
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Geneseo 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 Geneseo to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

East Galesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Geneseo and 45.4 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Galesburg

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

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

RAIL

Galesburg station

5 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Kewanee

46 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Moline, Illinois

59 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneseo and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 58.56 mi (94.24 km).

Geneseo

#1 Geneseo

Township in Henry County, Illinois

Population6,505
Coordinates41.4480900, -90.1542800
Altitude198
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: East Main Street (-90.154281, 41.44794)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.58
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $14.79 $29.58
Mid-grade $5.29 $16.78 $33.55
Premium $5.84 $18.50 $37.01
Diesel $6.57 $20.83 $41.66

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 Geneseo and North Peoria. The current time is 14:23:18.

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.