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

The driving distance from Gilmer, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
172.08 mi
03h 00m
Flight
131.65 mi
211.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.65 mi
Kilometers
211.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.08 mi
Kilometers
276.94 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Mon, Nov 2, 1:33 AM CST
Return by in Gilmer
Mon, Nov 2, 4:34 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilmer
2026-11-01T22:32
Arrive North Peoria
Mon, Nov 2, 1:33 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilmer
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
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Gilmer
91.8 mi
01h 30m
To North Peoria
80.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gilmer Road

    1970 ft · 57 sec · Gilmer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cambridge Drive

    1935 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Lane

    828 ft · 36 sec · Dartmouth Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ivy Lane

    539 ft · 23 sec · North Ivy Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rosewood Drive

    1410 ft · 48 sec · Rosewood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Orchard Lane

    2014 ft · 1 min · Orchard Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on Lagoon Drive

    1433 ft · 54 sec · Lagoon Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old McHenry Road

    1077 ft · 25 sec · Old McHenry Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Quentin Road

    2400 ft · 1 min · Quentin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    40 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Quentin Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Quentin Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rand Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rand Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

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

    7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

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

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

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

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

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

    706 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilmer 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 61%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 20%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 12%
I 290 East
7 mi · 4%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 3%
Quentin Road
3.69 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 30m from Gilmer
Leave By
10:58 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gilmer and Chance Rain Showers near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilmer to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Gilmer and 80.2 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gilmer and Chance Rain Showers near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilmer and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 131.65 mi (211.87 km).

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#1 Gilmer

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,038
Coordinates42.2350200, -88.0461900
Altitude247
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: Gilmer Road (-88.046176, 42.235032)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $28.77
Round trip
$57.53
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.74 $28.77 $57.53
Mid-grade $5.36 $32.55 $65.11
Premium $5.92 $35.92 $71.84
Diesel $6.64 $40.31 $80.62

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilmer and North Peoria. The current time is 22:32:17.

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.