How far is North Peoria, IL from Kirkland, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Kirkland, IL is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Kirkland.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
1964 ft · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Adams Street
1155 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2555 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
52 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Genoa, Byron
2120 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
16 m · 2 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Kirkland.
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 39 North
Merge slight left
52 mi · 00h 56m
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 Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from North Peoria and 66.8 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Dalzell
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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 Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 102.31 mi (164.66 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 Kirkland
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,717 |
| Coordinates | 42.0925300, -88.8512100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkland (-88.85121, 42.09253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $31.02 | $62.03 |
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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