How far is North Peoria, IL from Kenilworth, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Kenilworth, IL is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Kenilworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Kenilworth.
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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
113.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14 East: Dempster Street
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Dempster Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Dempster Street
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Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Golf Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · West Golf Road
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Turn left onto Gross Point Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gross Point Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Kenilworth Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · Kenilworth Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Sterling Road
94 m · 14 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn right onto Earlston Road
1224 ft · 54 sec · Earlston Road
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Turn right onto Park Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Park Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Kenilworth.
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
114 mi · 02h 07m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenilworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Kenilworth?
The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from North Peoria and 91 miles from Kenilworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kenilworth.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
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 Dwight.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Kenilworth. Straight-line distance: 135.26 mi (217.68 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 Kenilworth
Village in Illinois
| Population | 2,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.0858600, -87.7175600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenilworth (-87.71756, 42.08586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $37.47 | $74.95 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $42.19 | $84.37 |
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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