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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East McClure Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gale Avenue
779 ft · 16 sec · North Gale Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Galesburg
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto IL 81: Kewanee, Cambridge
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South West Street
140 m · 13 sec · South West Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1648 ft · 33 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left onto South Prospect Street
764 ft · 34 sec · South Prospect Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knox.
Galesburg station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Moline, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 51.45 mi (82.8 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 Cambridge
Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,051 |
| Coordinates | 41.3036500, -90.1929000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge (-90.1929, 41.30365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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