How far is North Peoria, IL from Herscher, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Herscher, IL is about 112.5 miles (181 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Herscher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Herscher.
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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
53.5 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee
1837 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto East 3200 North Road
736 ft · 14 sec · East 3200 North Road
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Continue on West Mazon Avenue
9.9 mi · 15 min · West Mazon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Shelly Avenue
1087 ft · 30 sec · North Shelly Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
2296 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West 1000S Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 1000S Road
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Turn right onto South 18000 West Road
3 mi · 7 min · South 18000 West Road
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Turn left onto West 4000 South Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · West 4000 South Road
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Continue on West Illinois Route 115
1622 ft · 37 sec · West Illinois Route 115
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2848 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Kankakee Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Herscher.
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
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herscher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Herscher?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from North Peoria and 56.3 miles from Herscher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 $18.52 one way or $37.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Herscher.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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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 Herscher. Straight-line distance: 80.96 mi (130.29 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 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herscher (-88.09783, 41.0492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $23.17 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $26.09 | $52.17 |
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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