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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Milton, IL is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.34 mi
03h 02m
Flight
129.1 mi
207.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.1 mi
Kilometers
207.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.34 mi
Kilometers
251.61 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Mon, Nov 9, 4:37 AM CST
Return by in North Peoria
Mon, Nov 9, 7:40 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-11-09T01:35
Arrive Milton
Mon, Nov 9, 4:37 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:56 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:00 PM CST
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
Woodside
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From North Peoria
78.2 mi
01h 31m
To Milton
78.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 140: Alton, Greenville

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1 km · 1 min · East State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  12. 12

    Continue on East Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Bethalto Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East MacArthur Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East MacArthur Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Macarthur Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Macarthur Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on College Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Worden Avenue

    1611 ft · 1 min · Worden Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brown Street

    147 m · 19 sec · Brown Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dorothy Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ethel Avenue

    124 m · 18 sec · Ethel Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ethel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 43%
I 55 South
62.6 mi · 40%
State Route 140
9.61 mi · 6%
I 74 East
8.27 mi · 5%
College Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
East Bethalto Drive
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

62.6 mi · 01h 07m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodside
01h 31m from North Peoria
Leave By
10:56 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Peoria and Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Woodside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from North Peoria and 78.2 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.94 one way or $49.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Peoria and Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Woodside

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

9 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

52 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

99 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Milton. Straight-line distance: 129.1 mi (207.76 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 Milton

Town in Illinois, USA

Population259
Coordinates38.8989400, -90.1423300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Milton (-90.14233, 38.89894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $24.94
Round trip
$49.89
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $24.94 $49.89
Mid-grade $5.15 $28.41 $56.81
Premium $5.71 $31.49 $62.98
Diesel $6.53 $36.07 $72.14

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Milton. The current time is 01:35:14.

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.