How far is Machesney Park, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Machesney Park, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.74 mi
02h 27m
Flight
116.08 mi
186.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.08 mi
Kilometers
186.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.74 mi
Kilometers
226.5 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 8:58 PM CDT
Return by in Machesney Park
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Machesney Park
2026-10-15T18:31
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Machesney Park
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
Waltham
IL

Human settlement in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America

From Machesney Park
72.6 mi
01h 13m
To North Peoria
68.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
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 Machesney Park and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Machesney Park and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Roosevelt Road

    2753 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Alpine Road

    2679 ft · 1 min · North Alpine Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Harlem Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Perryville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Perryville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Riverside Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2579 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

    1 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Machesney Park 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
63.6 mi · 45%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 25%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 12%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 7%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 5%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right

60.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
01h 13m from Machesney Park
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Machesney Park and 68.1 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Machesney Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

16 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

47 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Machesney Park and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 116.08 mi (186.81 km).

Machesney Park

#1 Machesney Park

Village in the U.

Population22,678
Coordinates42.3472400, -89.0390000
Altitude226
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: Roosevelt Road (-89.038997, 42.347157)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $23.19
Round trip
$46.37
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $23.19 $46.37
Mid-grade $5.29 $26.30 $52.60
Premium $5.84 $29.01 $58.02
Diesel $6.57 $32.66 $65.32

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 Machesney Park and North Peoria. The current time is 18:31:13.

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