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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Berkeley, IL is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.62 mi
03h 06m
Flight
119 mi
191.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119 mi
Kilometers
191.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.62 mi
Kilometers
258.5 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkeley
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Berkeley
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From North Peoria
80.2 mi
01h 33m
To Berkeley
80.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    113.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 38 East: Roosevelt Road

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Roosevelt Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Wolf Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wolf Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    43 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
115 mi · 72%
I 74 East
33.9 mi · 21%
Tri-State Tollway
5.59 mi · 3%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 1%
North Wolf Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Harrison Street
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 07m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 33m from North Peoria
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berkeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from North Peoria and 80.4 miles from Berkeley.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 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 $26.45 one way or $52.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Berkeley.

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 Peoria and Berkeley. Straight-line distance: 119 mi (191.51 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
Berkeley

#2 Berkeley

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population4,985
Coordinates41.8889200, -87.9034000
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Berkeley (-87.9034, 41.88892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.46 L · about $26.45
Round trip
$52.90
11.34 gal · 42.92 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $26.45 $52.90
Mid-grade $5.29 $30.01 $60.01
Premium $5.84 $33.10 $66.19
Diesel $6.57 $37.26 $74.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Berkeley. The current time is 15:21:28.

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.