How far is Granite City, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Granite City, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
167.72 mi
02h 38m
Flight
142.49 mi
229.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.49 mi
Kilometers
229.32 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.72 mi
Kilometers
269.92 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM CDT
Return by in Granite City
Thu, Oct 15, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite City
2026-10-15T18:31
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite City
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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Granite City
82.7 mi
01h 19m
To North Peoria
85 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
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 Granite City and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite City and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Niedringhaus Avenue

    1307 ft · 37 sec · Niedringhaus Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nameoki Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Nameoki Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 270 East: Effingham

    2142 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago, Springfield

    1668 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  8. 8

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

    32 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite City 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
108 mi · 64%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 270 East
10.3 mi · 6%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
Nameoki Road
3.36 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 56m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 19m from Granite City
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Granite City 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 Granite City to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Granite City and 85 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Granite City and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite City and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 142.49 mi (229.32 km).

Granite City

#1 Granite City

Township in Madison County, Illinois

Population25,662
Coordinates38.7014400, -90.1487200
Altitude129
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: Niedringhaus Avenue (-90.14872, 38.701518)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $27.62
Round trip
$55.23
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.62 $55.23
Mid-grade $5.29 $31.33 $62.66
Premium $5.84 $34.56 $69.11
Diesel $6.57 $38.90 $77.80

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 Granite City and North Peoria. The current time is 18:31:26.

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.