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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Mitchell, IL is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.25 mi
02h 57m
Flight
137.71 mi
221.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.71 mi
Kilometers
221.63 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.25 mi
Kilometers
256.29 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchell
Mon, Nov 9, 9:20 PM CST
Return by in North Peoria
Tue, Nov 10, 12:18 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-11-09T18:23
Arrive Mitchell
Mon, Nov 9, 9:20 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:36 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

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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From North Peoria
79.7 mi
01h 28m
To Mitchell
79.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM CST
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM CST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 111 North: Wood River

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 111 North: Wood River

    68 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    735 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Chain of Rocks Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Chain of Rocks Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lenox Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · Lenox Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lenox Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
72.8 mi · 46%
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 42%
I 270 West
8.52 mi · 5%
I 74 East
8.27 mi · 5%
East Chain of Rocks Road
1.02 mi · 1%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

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

72.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 28m from North Peoria
Leave By
12:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Peoria and Sunny near Mitchell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from North Peoria and 79.6 miles from Mitchell.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 137.71 mi (221.63 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
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#2 Mitchell

Mitchell is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7619900, -90.0853800
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Mitchell (-90.08538, 38.76199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.52
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $25.26 $50.52
Mid-grade $5.12 $28.76 $57.53
Premium $5.68 $31.90 $63.81
Diesel $6.52 $36.65 $73.30

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Mitchell. The current time is 18:23:39.

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.