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

The driving distance from Minonk, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
38.31 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.52 mi
50.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.31 mi
Kilometers
61.65 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Minonk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minonk
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minonk
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
Eureka
IL

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States

From Minonk
21.4 mi
00h 23m
To North Peoria
16.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 251

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 251

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 1800 North

    2515 ft · 55 sec · County Road 1800 North

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: El Paso, Peoria

    2387 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1897 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 1000 North

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 1000 North

  10. 10

    Continue on East Center Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 24

    12.2 mi · 17 min · US Highway 24

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 24
14.9 mi · 39%
County Road 1000 North
11.8 mi · 31%
County Road 1800 North
8.31 mi · 22%
Illinois Route 251
2.35 mi · 6%
East Center Street
2.03 mi · 5%
North Chestnut Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 24

Continue on US Highway 24

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eureka
00h 23m from Minonk
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Minonk and Sunny near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Minonk to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Eureka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Minonk and 16.8 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eureka

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

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

35 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Pontiac station

56 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

64 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minonk and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 31.52 mi (50.72 km).

Minonk

#1 Minonk

City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States

Population1,948
Coordinates40.9044800, -89.0345200
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: West 7th Street (-89.034502, 40.904313)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Minonk and North Peoria. The current time is 23:44:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.