How far is Jonesboro, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Jonesboro, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 260 miles (418.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jonesboro and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jonesboro and North Peoria.
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Start on the route
11 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Public Square
6 m · 8 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Public Square
39 m · 6 sec · Public Square
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Merge sharp left onto Public Square
111 m · 8 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Vienna Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Vienna Street
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Turn left
19 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto North 2nd Street
45.5 mi · 56 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left
1982 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4
1924 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 4
55 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
26 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 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 Jonesboro and North Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
IL 4
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 260 miles (418.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Williamson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.8 miles from Jonesboro and 128.3 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jonesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Williamson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamson.
Alton
Carlinville
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Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 226.28 mi (364.17 km).
#1 Jonesboro
City in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,677 |
| Coordinates | 37.4517200, -89.2681400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $53.53 | $107.05 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $60.26 | $120.51 |
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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