How far is North Peoria, IL from Cobden, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Cobden, IL is about 257.2 miles (414 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Macoupin County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Cobden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Cobden.
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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
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
45.2 mi · 56 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
2777 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South University Avenue
1695 ft · 24 sec · South University Avenue
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Continue on South Illinois Avenue
11.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Avenue
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Continue on 1615E
1.8 mi · 2 min · 1615E
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Turn right onto Bell Hill Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Bell Hill Road
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2205 ft · 2 min · East Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto North Jefferson
113 m · 16 sec · North Jefferson
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Continue on South Jefferson Road
126 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Road
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Turn right onto East Maple
120 m · 17 sec · East Maple
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Maple
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Cobden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cobden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Cobden?
The road trip is about 257.2 miles (414 km) and usually takes 05h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Staunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from North Peoria and 128.6 miles from Cobden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.36 one way or $84.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cobden.
Stop Ideas Near Staunton
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 Staunton.
Carlinville
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Cobden. Straight-line distance: 220.85 mi (355.42 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 Cobden
Village in Union County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,053 |
| Coordinates | 37.5314400, -89.2534200 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cobden (-89.25342, 37.53144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $4.67 | $42.36 | $84.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $48.05 | $96.10 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $53.00 | $106.00 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $59.66 | $119.33 |
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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