How far is North Peoria, IL from Buckeye, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Buckeye, IL is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Buckeye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Buckeye.
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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
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Locust Street
2183 ft · 46 sec · East Locust Street
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Continue on West Locust Street
12.8 mi · 23 min · West Locust Street
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Turn left onto County Road 2
2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Buckeye.
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
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20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Buckeye?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Banner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from North Peoria and 24.3 miles from Buckeye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.
Stop Ideas Near Banner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.11 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 Buckeye
Township in Stephenson County, Illinois
| Population | 1,251 |
| Coordinates | 40.5319800, -90.2909600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckeye (-90.29096, 40.53198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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