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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Edwardsville, IL is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.95 mi
02h 47m
Flight
133.15 mi
214.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.15 mi
Kilometers
214.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.95 mi
Kilometers
241.32 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwardsville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Edwardsville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
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
Southern View
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From North Peoria
75 mi
01h 23m
To Edwardsville
74.9 mi
01h 23m

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
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 143: Edwardsville, Marine

    1664 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1926 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Buchanan Street

    37 m · 2 sec · South Buchanan Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Buchanan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
69.8 mi · 47%
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 44%
I 74 East
8.27 mi · 6%
IL 143
3.43 mi · 2%
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

69.8 mi · 01h 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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern View
01h 23m from North Peoria
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from North Peoria and 74.9 miles from Edwardsville.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edwardsville.

Stop Ideas Near Southern View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southern View, 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 Southern View.

RAIL

Springfield station

5 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

57 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

101 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 133.15 mi (214.28 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
Edwardsville

#2 Edwardsville

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population25,189
Coordinates38.8114400, -89.9531600
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Edwardsville (-89.95316, 38.81144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.03 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.36
10.58 gal · 40.06 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $24.68 $49.36
Mid-grade $5.29 $27.99 $55.99
Premium $5.84 $30.88 $61.76
Diesel $6.57 $34.76 $69.52

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 Edwardsville. The current time is 16:24:32.

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.