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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Cambridge, IL is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
76.31 mi
01h 29m
Flight
51.45 mi
82.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.45 mi
Kilometers
82.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.31 mi
Kilometers
122.81 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Mon, May 25, 11:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-05-25T08:13
Arrive Cambridge
Mon, May 25, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Knox
IL

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

From North Peoria
38.2 mi
00h 44m
To Cambridge
38.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge

    37 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Street

    140 m · 13 sec · South West Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1648 ft · 33 sec · West Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Prospect Street

    764 ft · 34 sec · South Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Prospect Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
66.1 mi · 87%
East McClure Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
IL 81
0.35 mi
West Court Street
0.31 mi
North Gale Avenue
0.15 mi
South Prospect Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight right

65.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
51.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knox
00h 44m from North Peoria
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Peoria and Sunny near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 38.2 miles from North Peoria and 38.2 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Peoria and Sunny near Cambridge.

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 Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 51.45 mi (82.8 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
Cambridge

#2 Cambridge

Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States

Population2,051
Coordinates41.3036500, -90.1929000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Cambridge (-90.1929, 41.30365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Cambridge. The current time is 08:13:50.

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.