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

The driving distance from North Lawndale, IL to Peoria, IL is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.76 mi
02h 44m
Flight
126.21 mi
203.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.21 mi
Kilometers
203.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.76 mi
Kilometers
260.32 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Sat, Nov 7, 11:24 AM CST
Return by in North Lawndale
Sat, Nov 7, 2:08 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Lawndale
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Peoria
Sat, Nov 7, 11:24 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Lawndale
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From North Lawndale
80.7 mi
01h 22m
To Peoria
81.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51ยฐF
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    121 m ยท 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 16th Street

    1825 ft ยท 59 sec ยท West 16th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท South Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South

    1727 ft ยท 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Stevenson Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

    1739 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Adlai E Stevenson Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    122.3 mi ยท 2 hr 19 min ยท Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft ยท 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi ยท 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi ยท 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft ยท 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m ยท 20 sec ยท Spalding Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
122 mi ยท 76%
I 74 West
34 mi ยท 21%
South Pulaski Road
2.44 mi ยท 2%
Stevenson Expressway
1.15 mi ยท 1%
West 16th Street
0.35 mi
Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway

122 mi ยท 02h 19m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 22m from North Lawndale
Leave By
1:00 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Lawndale and Mostly Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from North Lawndale and 81.1 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.31 one way or $52.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odell

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Lawndale and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 126.21 mi (203.11 km).

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#1 North Lawndale

North Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8600300, -87.7183900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.718292, 41.860032)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.61 L ยท about $26.31
Round trip
$52.61
11.42 gal ยท 43.22 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $26.31 $52.61
Mid-grade $5.24 $29.92 $59.84
Premium $5.79 $33.08 $66.17
Diesel $6.59 $37.64 $75.28

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between North Lawndale and Peoria. The current time is 08:39:09.

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.