How far is North Peoria, IL from Guilford, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Guilford, IL is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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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 Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Guilford.
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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 right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · South Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
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Turn left onto West Rawlins Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Rawlins Road
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Continue on West Guilford Road
2046 ft · 56 sec · West Guilford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Guilford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Guilford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Guilford?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 80.9 miles from North Peoria and 81 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Colona
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 123.15 mi (198.19 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 Guilford
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,144 |
| Coordinates | 42.4175100, -90.3004100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-90.30041, 42.41751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 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 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $37.52 | $75.04 |
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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