How far is Island Lake, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Island Lake, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.64 mi
03h 11m
Flight
129.56 mi
208.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.56 mi
Kilometers
208.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.64 mi
Kilometers
281.06 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Island Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Island Lake
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Island Lake
9:00 PM CDT
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
Meriden
IL

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Island Lake
88.4 mi
01h 35m
To North Peoria
86.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
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 Island Lake and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Island Lake and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Avenue

    49 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastway Drive

    702 ft · 31 sec · Eastway Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastway Drive

    1081 ft · 47 sec · Eastway Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    39 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East State Road

    6 mi · 11 min · East State Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Terra Cotta Avenue

    7.1 mi · 12 min · East Terra Cotta Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street

    2473 ft · 47 sec · North State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Grant Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

    1 km · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · 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 Island Lake 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Avenue
62.8 mi · 36%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 20%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 10%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 8%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 6%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Harrison Avenue

Keep slight right

60.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 35m from Island Lake
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Island Lake 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 Island Lake to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Island Lake and 86.2 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Island Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

7 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

41 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

42 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

73 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Island Lake and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 129.56 mi (208.51 km).

Island Lake

#1 Island Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population7,951
Coordinates42.2761300, -88.1920300
Altitude238
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: Rose Avenue (-88.19203, 42.276126)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.33 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
12.32 gal · 46.66 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $28.74 $57.47
Mid-grade $5.29 $32.60 $65.20
Premium $5.84 $35.96 $71.91
Diesel $6.57 $40.48 $80.95

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 Island Lake and North Peoria. The current time is 19:29:18.

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.