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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Custer, IL is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.28 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.28 mi
Kilometers
66.44 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Custer
Mon, Nov 2, 4:22 PM CST
Return by in North Peoria
Mon, Nov 2, 5:22 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-11-02T15:23
Arrive Custer
Mon, Nov 2, 4:22 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:30 PM CST
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
Chillicothe
IL

Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois

From North Peoria
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Custer
20.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 10:00 AM CST
Wind
14 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 12:00 PM CST
Wind
14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    779 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    122 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Northeast Adams Street

    1155 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29

  12. 12

    Continue on South 4th Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Railroad Street

    2544 ft · 36 sec · Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ferry Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Ferry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 700 North Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 700 North Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 2500 East

    2654 ft · 2 min · County Road 2500 East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2500 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
700 North Road
10.1 mi · 25%
South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 22%
North Galena Road
7.64 mi · 19%
North State Route 29
6.11 mi · 15%
Ferry Street
4.4 mi · 11%
East War Memorial Drive
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

700 North Road

Continue on 700 North Road

10.1 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
00h 29m from North Peoria
Leave By
4:30 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle then Cloudy leaving North Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Custer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from North Peoria and 20.7 miles from Custer.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:30 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Cloudy around North Peoria and Mostly Cloudy near Custer.

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chillicothe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chillicothe City Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Chillicothe City Hall

Chillicothe , IL
908 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall,Pier,Tourist information center
Princeville Town Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Princeville Town Hall

Princeville , IL
206 N Walnut St, Princeville, IL 61559
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Lacon City Hall and Police Department

Lacon , IL
406 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillicothe.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

33 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Kewanee

52 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Princeton

52 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Uptown Station

63 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Custer. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.74 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 Custer

Settlement in Sangamon County, Illinois

Population1,341
Coordinates41.0372600, -89.1536900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Custer (-89.15369, 41.03726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.72 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.79 $15.59
Premium $5.90 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $6.64 $9.69 $19.38

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 · Nov 02, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Custer. The current time is 15:23:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.