How far is North Peoria, IL from Galena, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Galena, IL is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Galena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Galena.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East McClure Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gale Avenue
779 ft · 16 sec · North Gale Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Galesburg
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 84: East Moline, Savanna
2827 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
41.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chicago Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Chicago Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
14.4 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.1 mi · 15 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Take the exit right
24 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2174 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Hill Street
77 m · 17 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto South Bench Street
16 m · 2 sec · South Bench Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bench Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Galena.
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 74 West
Merge slight right
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Rain Showers near Galena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Galena?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Colona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from North Peoria and 81.2 miles from Galena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Rain Showers near Galena.
Stop Ideas Near Colona
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 Colona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Galena. Straight-line distance: 125.26 mi (201.58 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 Galena
County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois
| Population | 3,151 |
| Coordinates | 42.4166700, -90.4290200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galena (-90.42902, 42.41667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.67 | $26.68 | $53.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $37.59 | $75.17 |
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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