How far is North Peoria, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.27 mi
03h 07m
Flight
147.72 mi
237.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.72 mi
Kilometers
237.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.27 mi
Kilometers
269.19 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Saint Louis
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 2:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T20:21
Arrive East Saint Louis
Thu, Oct 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From North Peoria
83.7 mi
01h 33m
To East Saint Louis
83.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and East Saint Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and East Saint Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    76 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Exchange Avenue

    1104 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Exchange Avenue

    1024 ft · 30 sec · Exchange Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    802 ft · 15 sec · North 9th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street

    36 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street

    594 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street

    39 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Saint Louis Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    585 ft · 10 sec · North 10th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and East Saint Louis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
89.3 mi · 53%
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 40%
I 74 East
8.27 mi · 5%
North 9th Street
1 mi · 1%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

89.3 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 33m from North Peoria
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to East Saint Louis?

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from North Peoria and 83.6 miles from East Saint Louis.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.52 one way or $55.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Saint Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cotton Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cotton Hill.

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 147.72 mi (237.73 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
East Saint Louis

#2 East Saint Louis

City in St.

Population25,776
Coordinates38.6245000, -90.1509400
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.34 L · about $27.52
Round trip
$55.05
11.8 gal · 44.68 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.52 $55.05
Mid-grade $5.29 $31.22 $62.45
Premium $5.84 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $6.57 $38.77 $77.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and East Saint Louis. The current time is 20:21:00.

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.