How far is North Pekin, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from North Pekin, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Pekin and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Pekin and North Peoria.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Radio City Drive
2397 ft · 43 sec · Radio City Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto I 74 West
2.3 mi · 3 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 North Pekin and North Peoria.
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.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
3.8 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Pekin to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from North Pekin and 4.5 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.49 one way or $2.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near East Peoria
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Pekin and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 7.36 mi (11.84 km).
#1 North Pekin
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,530 |
| Coordinates | 40.6150400, -89.6223200 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
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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