How far is North Peoria, IL from Alton, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Alton, IL is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Township in Sangamon County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Alton.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
1 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Route 140
9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140
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Continue on East Bethalto Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive
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Continue on East MacArthur Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Continue on College Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · College Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward College Avenue
121 m · 8 sec · College Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto College Avenue
1355 ft · 27 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Piasa Street
1877 ft · 37 sec · Piasa Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
662 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Alby Street
36 m · 5 sec · Alby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Alton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
62.6 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Alton?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from North Peoria and 79.6 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Alton. Straight-line distance: 130.18 mi (209.51 km).
#1 North Peoria
A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.7175400, -89.5842600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alton (-90.18428, 38.8906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.77 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
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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