How far is Indian Head Park, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Indian Head Park, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
137.91 mi
02h 22m
Flight
113.69 mi
182.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.69 mi
Kilometers
182.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.91 mi
Kilometers
221.95 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Indian Head Park
Fri, Oct 16, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Head Park
2026-10-15T19:28
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Head Park
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Indian Head Park
75.3 mi
01h 11m
To North Peoria
62.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Indian Head Park and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Head Park and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Blackhawk Trail

    6 m · 2 sec · Blackhawk Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Blackhawk Trail

    1296 ft · 57 sec · Blackhawk Trail

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Eastgate Road

    73 m · 12 sec · Eastgate Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    1197 ft · 31 sec · Wolf Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Joliet Road

    717 ft · 13 sec · Joliet Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Joliet Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    113 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Head Park 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 82%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 25%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Joliet Road
0.83 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
IL 40 North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

113 mi · 02h 07m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 11m from Indian Head Park
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indian Head Park 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 Indian Head Park to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Indian Head Park and 62.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indian Head Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Head Park and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 113.69 mi (182.97 km).

Indian Head Park

#1 Indian Head Park

Village in United States of America

Population3,680
Coordinates41.7703100, -87.9022800
Altitude199
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: Blackhawk Trail (-87.902273, 41.770312)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $22.72
Round trip
$45.44
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.72 $45.44
Mid-grade $5.29 $25.77 $51.54
Premium $5.84 $28.43 $56.85
Diesel $6.57 $32.00 $64.00

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 Indian Head Park and North Peoria. The current time is 19:28:44.

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