How far is North Peoria, IL from Fairmont, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Fairmont, IL is about 129.9 miles (209 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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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 37m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Fairmont.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
1964 ft · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Adams Street
1155 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Richards Street
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Richards Street
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Richards Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Richards Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
123 m · 12 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Collins Street
2 mi · 5 min · Collins Street
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Continue on South State Street
111 m · 12 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto Harvard Street
1251 ft · 60 sec · Harvard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amherst Avenue
68 m · 12 sec · Amherst Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesleyan Street
633 ft · 30 sec · Wesleyan Street
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Turn right onto Princeton Avenue
2097 ft · 2 min · Princeton Avenue
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Turn right onto Arthur Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arthur Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Fairmont.
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 80 East
Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Cloudy leaving North Peoria and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from North Peoria and 65 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.10 one way or $42.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around North Peoria and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Dalzell
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 Dalzell.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Kewanee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 98.26 mi (158.13 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 Fairmont
Fairmont is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5561400, -88.0592300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmont (-88.05923, 41.55614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $4.61 | $21.10 | $42.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $24.00 | $48.00 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $26.54 | $53.07 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
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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