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

The driving distance from Mascoutah, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
166.94 mi
02h 42m
Flight
154.29 mi
248.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.29 mi
Kilometers
248.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.94 mi
Kilometers
268.66 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM CDT
Return by in Mascoutah
Thu, Oct 15, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mascoutah
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mascoutah
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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Mascoutah
83.3 mi
01h 21m
To North Peoria
83.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
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 Mascoutah and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    51 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    30.7 mi · 45 min · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mascoutah and North Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Street
124 mi · 74%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
IL 40 North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
154.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 21m from Mascoutah
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mascoutah 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 Mascoutah to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Mascoutah and 83.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.48 one way or $54.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mascoutah and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 154.29 mi (248.3 km).

Mascoutah

#1 Mascoutah

City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

Population8,076
Coordinates38.4903300, -89.7931500
Altitude131
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: East Main Street (-89.79315, 38.490265)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $27.48
Round trip
$54.95
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.48 $54.95
Mid-grade $5.29 $31.17 $62.34
Premium $5.84 $34.38 $68.76
Diesel $6.57 $38.70 $77.41

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 Mascoutah and North Peoria. The current time is 13:27:26.

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.