How far is North Peoria, IL from Beardstown, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Beardstown, IL is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Beardstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Beardstown.
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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 right to continue on IL 40 South
2011 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northeast Glendale Avenue
964 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Glendale Avenue
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Continue on North William Kumpf Boulevard
2709 ft · 55 sec · North William Kumpf Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
531 ft · 13 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
566 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
13.3 mi · 20 min · United States Highway 24
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right
729 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
627 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
18 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
621 ft · 22 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
2402 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Wall Street
545 ft · 24 sec · Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Beardstown.
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.
Southwest Adams Street
Continue straight
19.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beardstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Beardstown?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from North Peoria and 39.6 miles from Beardstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Beardstown.
Stop Ideas Near Lewistown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterford Town Hall
Lewistown City Hall
Havana Water Works Clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Beardstown. Straight-line distance: 65.54 mi (105.47 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 Beardstown
City in Illinois
| Population | 5,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.0175500, -90.4242900 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beardstown (-90.42429, 40.01755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.67 | $13.02 | $26.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $16.29 | $32.57 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $18.33 | $36.67 |
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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