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

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
118.07 mi
02h 03m
Flight
96 mi
154.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96 mi
Kilometers
154.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.02 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive North Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
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 Joliet
65.4 mi
01h 01m
To North Peoria
52.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ottawa Street

    1397 ft · 44 sec · Ottawa Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ottawa Street

    758 ft · 22 sec · Ottawa Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Street

    2079 ft · 1 min · Chicago Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

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

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 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 Joliet 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
87 mi · 74%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 29%
I 80 West
6.76 mi · 6%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
Ottawa Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

86.6 mi · 01h 33m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 01m from Joliet
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Joliet and Sunny near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 65.4 miles from Joliet and 52.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Joliet and Sunny 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 Joliet and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 96 mi (154.5 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
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: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and North Peoria. The current time is 01:11:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.