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

The driving distance from Newark, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
99.26 mi
01h 44m
Flight
76.93 mi
123.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.93 mi
Kilometers
123.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.26 mi
Kilometers
159.74 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 7:34 PM CDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Oct 15, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-10-15T17:50
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 7:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Princeton
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Newark
50.7 mi
00h 52m
To North Peoria
48.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Newark and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Johnson Street

    1139 ft · 39 sec · South Johnson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

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

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 35%
I 80 West
31.9 mi · 32%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 10%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 7%
East War Memorial Drive
1.09 mi · 1%
North Prospect Road
1.02 mi · 1%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
00h 52m from Newark
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newark 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 Newark to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Newark and 48.5 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

2 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

35 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

41 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 76.93 mi (123.81 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

Village in Illinois

Population1,029
Coordinates41.5369700, -88.5834100
Altitude205
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: South Johnson Street (-88.58346, 41.536969)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $5.29 $18.52 $37.04
Premium $5.84 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $6.57 $23.00 $46.00

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 Newark and North Peoria. The current time is 17:50:40.

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.