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

The driving distance from Lake Villa, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
194.53 mi
03h 31m
Flight
141 mi
226.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141 mi
Kilometers
226.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.53 mi
Kilometers
313.07 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Villa
Fri, Oct 16, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Villa
2026-10-15T18:31
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Villa
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Lake Villa
101.7 mi
01h 45m
To North Peoria
92.9 mi
01h 45m

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 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 Lake Villa and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    678 ft · 14 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago

    2703 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    113 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Villa 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 58%
Tri-State Tollway
45.1 mi · 23%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 18%
Grand Avenue
7.17 mi · 4%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi
I 55
0.63 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 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
141 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 45m from Lake Villa
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Lake Villa and 92.9 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Villa and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 141 mi (226.92 km).

Lake Villa

#1 Lake Villa

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,677
Coordinates42.4169700, -88.0739700
Altitude241
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: (-88.07397, 42.416994)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.98 L · about $32.00
Round trip
$64.00
13.72 gal · 51.96 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $32.00 $64.00
Mid-grade $5.29 $36.30 $72.61
Premium $5.84 $40.04 $80.08
Diesel $6.57 $45.08 $90.15

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 Lake Villa and North Peoria. The current time is 18:31:23.

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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.