How far is Knox, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Knox, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil township in Peoria County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knox and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox and North Peoria.
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Start on Knox Station Road
45 m · 10 sec · Knox Station Road
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Turn left onto Mine Road
2682 ft · 2 min · Mine Road
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Turn right onto Knox Road 1020 E
1.4 mi · 5 min · Knox Road 1020 E
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Continue straight
1350 ft · 27 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 East: Peoria
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gale Avenue
1558 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto North Gale Avenue
1812 ft · 40 sec · North Gale Avenue
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Turn left onto West McClure Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 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 Knox 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 74 East
Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knox 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 Knox to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Knox and 21.3 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Knox and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Brimfield
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 Brimfield.
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knox and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 38.12 mi (61.35 km).
#1 Knox
County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 40.9342000, -90.2548500 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
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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