How far is North Peoria, IL from Central City, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Central City, IL is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 05m.
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.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Central City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Central City.
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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 left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53: Gardner
2065 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
731 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
2826 ft · 1 min · South Mitchell Street
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Turn left onto West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on East Braceville Road
975 ft · 29 sec · East Braceville Road
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Turn right onto South Broadway Road
2425 ft · 2 min · South Broadway Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
143 m · 21 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on South Center Road
138 m · 20 sec · South Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Central City.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
63.3 mi · 01h 08m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Central City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Central City?
The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from North Peoria and 53.6 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Central City. Straight-line distance: 76.86 mi (123.7 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 Central City
Central City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2378100, -88.2817300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central City (-88.28173, 41.23781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.56 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $21.73 | $43.46 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $24.80 | $49.61 |
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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