How far is North Peoria, IL from La Grange, IL?

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to La Grange, IL is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.68 mi
02h 59m
Flight
116.53 mi
187.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.53 mi
Kilometers
187.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.68 mi
Kilometers
248.93 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Fri, Nov 6, 11:21 AM CST
Return by in North Peoria
Fri, Nov 6, 2:20 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-11-06T08:21
Arrive La Grange
Fri, Nov 6, 11:21 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From North Peoria
77.3 mi
01h 29m
To La Grange
77.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and La Grange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and La Grange.

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    113.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Joliet Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Brainard Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Brainard Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Plainfield Road

    3132 ft · 1 min · West Plainfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South La Grange Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South La Grange Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South La Grange Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and La Grange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
115 mi · 74%
I 74 East
33.9 mi · 22%
Joliet Road
1.99 mi · 1%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
South Brainard Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
South La Grange Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 29m from North Peoria
Leave By
12:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving North Peoria and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to La Grange?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from North Peoria and 77.4 miles from La Grange.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around North Peoria and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Odell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Odell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odell.

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 116.53 mi (187.54 km).

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#1 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 La Grange

La Grange is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8050300, -87.8692300
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: La Grange (-87.86923, 41.80503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $25.35
Round trip
$50.70
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.64 $25.35 $50.70
Mid-grade $5.28 $28.81 $57.62
Premium $5.83 $31.81 $63.62
Diesel $6.61 $36.09 $72.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and La Grange. The current time is 08:21:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.