How far is New Baden, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from New Baden, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
168.37 mi
02h 43m
Flight
150.92 mi
242.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.92 mi
Kilometers
242.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.37 mi
Kilometers
270.97 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in New Baden
Thu, Oct 15, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Baden
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
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 New Baden
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
Chatham
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From New Baden
84.1 mi
01h 21m
To North Peoria
84.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Baden and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on West Hanover Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hanover Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4

    1924 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 4

    55 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    26 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  9. 9

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

    32 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Baden 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 4
93.9 mi · 56%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
West Hanover Street
5.74 mi · 3%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

IL 4

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
01h 21m from New Baden
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Baden 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 New Baden to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from New Baden and 84.3 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 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 $27.71 one way or $55.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

15 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

47 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

60 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

93 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Baden and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 150.92 mi (242.89 km).

New Baden

#1 New Baden

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,205
Coordinates38.5350500, -89.7006500
Altitude140
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 Hanover Street (-89.700628, 38.535051)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.42
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.71 $55.42
Mid-grade $5.29 $31.43 $62.87
Premium $5.84 $34.67 $69.34
Diesel $6.57 $39.03 $78.06

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 New Baden and North Peoria. The current time is 16:24:31.

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.