How far is North Peoria, IL from East Garfield Park, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to East Garfield Park, IL is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and East Garfield Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and East Garfield Park.
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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
123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward California Avenue
1420 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South California Avenue
1237 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South California Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · South California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
1822 ft · 44 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto South Albany Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · South Albany Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Albany Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and East Garfield Park.
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
123 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Cloudy leaving North Peoria and Partly Sunny near East Garfield Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to East Garfield Park?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from North Peoria and 83.5 miles from East Garfield Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.14 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around North Peoria and Partly Sunny near East Garfield Park.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and East Garfield Park. Straight-line distance: 126.48 mi (203.55 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 East Garfield Park
East Garfield Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8808700, -87.7028300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Garfield Park (-87.70283, 41.88087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $27.14 | $54.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $34.13 | $68.25 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $38.83 | $77.65 |
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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