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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Burgess, IL is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.95 mi
01h 48m
Flight
62.03 mi
99.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.03 mi
Kilometers
99.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.95 mi
Kilometers
125.45 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burgess
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Apr 16, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-04-16T05:21
Arrive Burgess
Thu, Apr 16, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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

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
Knox
IL

County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee

From North Peoria
38.9 mi
00h 54m
To Burgess
39 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Gale Avenue

    779 ft · 16 sec · North Gale Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Galesburg

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Galesburg

    1583 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    112 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 230th Street

    4 mi · 16 min · 230th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 40th Avenue

    1688 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 233rd Street

    671 ft · 35 sec · 233rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 41st Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · 41st Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 41st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
42.3 mi · 54%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
13.3 mi · 17%
230th Street
4.03 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.17 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.94 mi · 2%
East McClure Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight right

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knox
00h 54m from North Peoria
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from North Peoria and 39 miles from Burgess.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Burgess.

Stop Ideas Near Knox

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Knox, 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 Knox.

RAIL

Galesburg station

9 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Kewanee

44 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

56 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
BUS

Moline, Illinois

62 mi away
1200 River Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Burgess. Straight-line distance: 62.03 mi (99.83 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 Burgess

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population2,249
Coordinates41.1272600, -90.6415300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Burgess (-90.64153, 41.12726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Burgess. The current time is 05:21:38.

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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.