How far is North Peoria, IL from Lake Villa, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Lake Villa, IL is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Lake Villa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Lake Villa.
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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
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 173: West Lane Road
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Lane Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road
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Continue on State Route 173
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173
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Continue on West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Grove Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2662 ft · 49 sec · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East Diggins Street
18.8 mi · 27 min · East Diggins Street
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Continue on Kenosha Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Kenosha Road
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Continue on West IL Route 173
6.3 mi · 9 min · West IL Route 173
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Turn right onto Main Street
1909 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left
20 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Lake Villa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 39 North
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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 Lake Villa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Lake Villa?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Paw Paw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from North Peoria and 98.4 miles from Lake Villa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.38 one way or $64.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Villa.
Stop Ideas Near Paw Paw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Lake Villa. Straight-line distance: 141 mi (226.92 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 Lake Villa
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,677 |
| Coordinates | 42.4169700, -88.0739700 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Villa (-88.07397, 42.41697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $32.38 | $64.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $36.73 | $73.45 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $45.60 | $91.21 |
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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