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

The driving distance from Germantown, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 178.3 miles (287 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.33 mi
02h 53m
Flight
149.53 mi
240.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.53 mi
Kilometers
240.64 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.33 mi
Kilometers
287 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, May 14, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Germantown
Thu, May 14, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germantown
2026-05-13T22:03
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, May 14, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Germantown
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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Germantown
89.1 mi
01h 26m
To North Peoria
89.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Munster Street

    104 m · 18 sec · Munster Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    932 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Germantown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Germantown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 50

    1 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 50

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saint Rose Road

    1924 ft · 43 sec · Saint Rose Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1076 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown and North Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Madison Street
116 mi · 65%
I 155 North
32 mi · 18%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
South Germantown Road
3.08 mi · 2%
Old US Hwy 50
1.01 mi · 1%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Madison Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
149.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 26m from Germantown
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Germantown 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 Germantown to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (287 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Germantown and 89.3 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Germantown and Sunny near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 149.53 mi (240.64 km).

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#1 Germantown

Village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates38.5536600, -89.5384200
Altitude131
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: Munster Street (-89.538565, 38.553658)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Germantown and North Peoria. The current time is 22:03:01.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.