How far is North Peoria, IL from Lawrenceville, IL?

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Lawrenceville, IL is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.95 mi
04h 35m
Flight
170.57 mi
274.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.57 mi
Kilometers
274.5 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.95 mi
Kilometers
357.19 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T15:26
Arrive Lawrenceville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From North Peoria
110.9 mi
02h 17m
To Lawrenceville
111 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Lawrenceville.

  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 right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    45.3 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    2939 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  19. 19

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  21. 21

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  23. 23

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  26. 26

    Continue on North West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Butler Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    147 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    18.7 mi · 26 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
79.2 mi · 36%
I 57 South
47.8 mi · 22%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 6%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 5%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
170.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
02h 17m from North Peoria
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Lawrenceville?

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from North Peoria and 111 miles from Lawrenceville.

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

The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.53 one way or $73.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceville.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuscola, 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 Tuscola.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 170.57 mi (274.5 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
Lawrenceville

#2 Lawrenceville

Town in Illinois

Population4,380
Coordinates38.7292100, -87.6816900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Lawrenceville (-87.68169, 38.72921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.65 L · about $36.53
Round trip
$73.05
15.66 gal · 59.3 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $36.53 $73.05
Mid-grade $5.29 $41.44 $82.87
Premium $5.84 $45.70 $91.41
Diesel $6.57 $51.45 $102.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Lawrenceville. The current time is 15:26:19.

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.