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

The driving distance from McCullom Lake, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.67 mi
03h 09m
Flight
132.18 mi
212.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.18 mi
Kilometers
212.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.67 mi
Kilometers
282.71 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Sat, Nov 7, 6:30 AM CST
Return by in McCullom Lake
Sat, Nov 7, 9:39 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCullom Lake
2026-11-07T03:21
Arrive North Peoria
Sat, Nov 7, 6:30 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCullom Lake
9:00 PM CST
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
Meriden
IL

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

From McCullom Lake
88.4 mi
01h 34m
To North Peoria
87.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parkview Drive

    4 m · 7 sec · Parkview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Eastwood Drive

    717 ft · 33 sec · Eastwood Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Orchard Drive

    856 ft · 43 sec · West Orchard Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Road

    1085 ft · 50 sec · Spring Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Flanders Road

    2267 ft · 2 min · West Flanders Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ringwood Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ringwood Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 120

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 120

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Greenwood Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McHenry Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · McHenry Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Madison Street

    609 ft · 16 sec · North Madison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1120 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Throop Street

    924 ft · 29 sec · North Throop Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Kishwaukee Valley Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Kishwaukee Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 23

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Route 23

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Grant Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  25. 25

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

    1 km · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  31. 31

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Avenue
62.8 mi · 36%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 20%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 10%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 8%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 6%
Kishwaukee Valley Road
7.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Harrison Avenue

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 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meriden
01h 34m from McCullom Lake
Leave By
10:42 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McCullom Lake and Mostly Sunny near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McCullom Lake to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from McCullom Lake and 87.2 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McCullom Lake and Mostly Sunny near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Meriden

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

7 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

41 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

42 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

73 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCullom Lake and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 132.18 mi (212.72 km).

McCullom Lake

#1 McCullom Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population996
Coordinates42.3683500, -88.2925900
Altitude240
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: Eastwood Drive (-88.292609, 42.368387)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $28.56
Round trip
$57.13
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $28.56 $57.13
Mid-grade $5.24 $32.49 $64.98
Premium $5.79 $35.92 $71.85
Diesel $6.59 $40.87 $81.74

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between McCullom Lake and North Peoria. The current time is 03:21:13.

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.