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

The driving distance from Lockport, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
123.88 mi
02h 14m
Flight
99.67 mi
160.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.67 mi
Kilometers
160.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.88 mi
Kilometers
199.37 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 7:50 PM CDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 10:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-10-15T17:36
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 7:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
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 Lockport
67.9 mi
01h 07m
To North Peoria
55.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Lockport and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 9th Street

    34 m · 6 sec · West 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Collins Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    123 m · 19 sec · East Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Richards Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Richards Street

  6. 6

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

    969 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1900 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
87 mi · 70%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 28%
I 80 West
7.17 mi · 6%
South State Street
2.66 mi · 2%
Collins Street
1.95 mi · 2%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 07m from Lockport
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport 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 Lockport to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 67.9 miles from Lockport and 55.9 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.39 one way or $40.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport 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 Lockport and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 99.67 mi (160.41 km).

Lockport

#1 Lockport

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population59,877
Coordinates41.5894800, -88.0578400
Altitude181
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 9th Street (-88.057844, 41.589471)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $20.39
Round trip
$40.77
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $20.39 $40.77
Mid-grade $5.29 $23.13 $46.25
Premium $5.84 $25.51 $51.02
Diesel $6.57 $28.72 $57.43

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 Lockport and North Peoria. The current time is 17:36:23.

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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.