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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Forreston, IL is about 113 miles (181.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.94 mi
02h 35m
Flight
97.33 mi
156.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.33 mi
Kilometers
156.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.94 mi
Kilometers
181.76 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forreston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Forreston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Dover
IL

Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States

From North Peoria
56.5 mi
01h 17m
To Forreston
56.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    779 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    122 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Northeast Adams Street

    1155 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29

  12. 12

    Continue on South 4th Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Davenport

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon

    1795 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 2010 East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East

  21. 21

    Continue on 2050 East Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 2050 E

    27.3 mi · 42 min · County Road 2050 E

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2692 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 2050 E
42.4 mi · 38%
County Road 1400 East
26.7 mi · 24%
South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 8%
North Galena Road
7.64 mi · 7%
2050 East Street
7.34 mi · 7%
North State Route 29
6.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

County Road 2050 E

Continue on County Road 2050 E

27.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
97.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 17m from North Peoria
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Peoria and Partly Sunny near Forreston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from North Peoria and 56.4 miles from Forreston.

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

The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Peoria and Partly Sunny near Forreston.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

8 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

26 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

49 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

75 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Forreston. Straight-line distance: 97.33 mi (156.63 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
Forreston

#2 Forreston

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,338
Coordinates42.1261400, -89.5792800
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Forreston (-89.57928, 42.12614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.09 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.98 gal · 30.18 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.65 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $5.30 $21.16 $42.33

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Forreston. The current time is 03:11:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.