How far is North Peoria, IL from Elwood, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Elwood, IL is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Elwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Elwood.
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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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington
1538 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on West Balitmore Street
2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on South Chicago Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto South Saint Louis Street
556 ft · 32 sec · South Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto East Mississippi Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec · East Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chicago Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Elwood.
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
75.1 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Elwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Elwood?
The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from North Peoria and 61.3 miles from Elwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Elwood.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 90.19 mi (145.14 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 Elwood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.4039200, -88.1117200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elwood (-88.11172, 41.40392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.77 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
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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