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

The driving distance from Lemont, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
134.35 mi
02h 20m
Flight
105.51 mi
169.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.51 mi
Kilometers
169.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.35 mi
Kilometers
216.21 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lemont
Thu, Oct 15, 5:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemont
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lemont
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 Lemont
73.6 mi
01h 10m
To North Peoria
60.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West New Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · West New Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lockport Street

    42 m · 2 sec · Lockport Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto East Illinois Street

    149 m · 15 sec · East Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    966 ft · 23 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lemont Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Lemont Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemont 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
107 mi · 80%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 26%
Lemont Road
2.97 mi · 2%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
IL 40 North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

107 mi · 01h 59m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 10m from Lemont
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lemont 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 Lemont to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 73.6 miles from Lemont and 60.8 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lemont and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lemont and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 105.51 mi (169.8 km).

Lemont

#1 Lemont

Historic village in the U.

Population17,338
Coordinates41.6736400, -88.0017300
Altitude185
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: West New Avenue (-88.001722, 41.673611)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.22
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.11 $44.22
Mid-grade $5.29 $25.08 $50.17
Premium $5.84 $27.67 $55.33
Diesel $6.57 $31.15 $62.29

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 Lemont and North Peoria. The current time is 12:29:28.

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.