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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Albers, IL is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.31 mi
03h 26m
Flight
150.23 mi
241.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.23 mi
Kilometers
241.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.31 mi
Kilometers
278.92 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albers
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Albers
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Divernon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From North Peoria
86.7 mi
01h 43m
To Albers
86.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    26.6 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 161

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 161

    21 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Commerical Street

    6 m · 1 sec · North Commerical Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Commerical Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 38%
I 55 South
59 mi · 34%
I 74 East
8.27 mi · 5%
IL 4
4.16 mi · 2%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

59 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Divernon
01h 43m from North Peoria
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Peoria and Sunny near Albers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Divernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from North Peoria and 86.6 miles from Albers.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Divernon

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

26 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

38 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Albers. Straight-line distance: 150.23 mi (241.77 km).

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#1 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Albers

Village in United States of America

Population1,115
Coordinates38.5433800, -89.6123100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Albers (-89.61231, 38.54338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Albers. The current time is 02:45:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.