How far is Morton Grove, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Morton Grove, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton Grove and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton Grove and North Peoria.
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Start on Fernald Avenue
35 m · 13 sec · Fernald Avenue
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Turn left onto West Dempster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Dempster Street
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Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
1675 ft · 40 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Continue on North Waukegan Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto Harlem Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morton Grove and North Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Morton Grove and 75.2 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.78 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morton Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton Grove and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 130.69 mi (210.33 km).
#1 Morton Grove
Village in United States of America
| Population | 22,564 |
| Coordinates | 42.0405900, -87.7825600 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Peoria
A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.7175400, -89.5842600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $30.38 | $60.75 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $33.50 | $67.01 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $37.72 | $75.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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