How far is North Peoria, IL from Blue Mound, IL?

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Blue Mound, IL is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.77 mi
01h 59m
Flight
74.32 mi
119.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.32 mi
Kilometers
119.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.77 mi
Kilometers
149.3 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Mound
Sat, Apr 11, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Sat, Apr 11, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-04-11T08:42
Arrive Blue Mound
Sat, Apr 11, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincoln
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From North Peoria
46.4 mi
00h 59m
To Blue Mound
46.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Blue Mound.

  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

    1885 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 10, IL 121: Lincoln, Mason City

    2059 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Limit Street

    27.6 mi · 41 min · Limit Street

  11. 11

    Continue on IL Route 121

    1765 ft · 32 sec · IL Route 121

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I-72 West, US 51 South: Springfield, Pana

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge left

    9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
32.9 mi · 35%
Limit Street
27.6 mi · 30%
US 51 South
12.9 mi · 14%
I 74 East
8.27 mi · 9%
I-72 West
4.54 mi · 5%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 155 South

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 59m from North Peoria
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Peoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blue Mound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Blue Mound?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from North Peoria and 46.4 miles from Blue Mound.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Peoria and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blue Mound.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Lincoln

Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

46 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

51 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

64 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Blue Mound. Straight-line distance: 74.32 mi (119.61 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 Blue Mound

Village in Macon County, Illinois

Population1,065
Coordinates39.7011500, -89.1231400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Blue Mound (-89.12314, 39.70115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.39 L · about $12.33
Round trip
$24.66
6.54 gal · 24.78 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.33 $24.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.91 $27.81
Premium $4.65 $15.22 $30.44
Diesel $5.30 $17.34 $34.69

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Blue Mound. The current time is 08:42:11.

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.