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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Mattoon, IL is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.07 mi
02h 34m
Flight
106.65 mi
171.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.65 mi
Kilometers
171.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.07 mi
Kilometers
222.21 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mattoon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 7:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Mattoon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmer City
IL

City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States

From North Peoria
69 mi
01h 17m
To Mattoon
69.1 mi
01h 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
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 West: Mattoon

    2489 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Charleston Avenue East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 15th Street

    638 ft · 34 sec · South 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    35 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
79.2 mi · 57%
I 57 South
47.5 mi · 34%
I 55 South
6.56 mi · 5%
Charleston Avenue East
2.46 mi · 2%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmer City
01h 17m from North Peoria
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Farmer City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from North Peoria and 69.1 miles from Mattoon.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmer City

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

37 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Uptown Station

41 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Rantoul

42 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Mattoon. Straight-line distance: 106.65 mi (171.63 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
Mattoon

#2 Mattoon

City in Illinois

Population17,513
Coordinates39.4830900, -88.3728300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Mattoon (-88.37283, 39.48309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $22.72
Round trip
$45.44
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.72 $45.44
Mid-grade $5.29 $25.77 $51.54
Premium $5.84 $28.43 $56.85
Diesel $6.57 $32.00 $64.00

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 Mattoon. The current time is 14:28:23.

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.