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

The driving distance from Mendota, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
75.3 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.26 mi
100.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.3 mi
Kilometers
121.19 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Return by in Mendota
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendota
2026-10-15T13:37
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendota
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
Hennepin
IL

Township in Putnam County, Illinois

From Mendota
40.5 mi
00h 45m
To North Peoria
34.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Mendota and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    65 m · 5 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2501 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 13th Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · 13th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 2nd Road

    7 mi · 11 min · East 2nd Road

  7. 7

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

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendota 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 46%
I 80 West
13.5 mi · 18%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 13%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 10%
East 2nd Road
7.05 mi · 9%
13th Avenue
5.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Peoria

Continue straight

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hennepin
00h 45m from Mendota
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mendota 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 Mendota to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hennepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Mendota and 34.8 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hennepin

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

18 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

38 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

49 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

71 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendota and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 62.26 mi (100.2 km).

Mendota

#1 Mendota

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,904
Coordinates41.5472500, -89.1175900
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: 7th Avenue (-89.11762, 41.547165)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.82
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $12.41 $24.82
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.08 $28.15
Premium $5.84 $15.53 $31.05
Diesel $6.57 $17.48 $34.96

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 Mendota and North Peoria. The current time is 13:37:57.

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.