How far is Herscher, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Herscher, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Herscher and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herscher and North Peoria.
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Start on West Kankakee Avenue
17 m · 9 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2848 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Illinois Route 115
1622 ft · 35 sec · West Illinois Route 115
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Continue on West 4000 South Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · West 4000 South Road
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Turn right onto South 18000 West Road
3 mi · 7 min · South 18000 West Road
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Turn left onto West 1000S Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 1000S Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2296 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Shelly Avenue
1087 ft · 32 sec · North Shelly Avenue
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 55 South: Bloomington
1980 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East 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 Herscher and North Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
53 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Herscher 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 Herscher to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Herscher and 39.6 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Herscher and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Pontiac station
Uptown Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Herscher and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 80.96 mi (130.29 km).
#1 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $22.14 | $44.29 |
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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