How far is North Peoria, IL from Monticello, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Monticello, IL is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Henry County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Monticello.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
25.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City
1816 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Clinton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1576 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Royal Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on North 525 East Road
3 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on North 550 East Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road
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Turn right onto County Road 2300 North
1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North
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Turn left onto North Highway Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Highway Avenue
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Continue on North 525 East Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
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Turn straight onto County Highway 5
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
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Turn straight onto Deland Monticello Road
3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
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Turn straight onto West Bridge Street
2647 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Brige Street
569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street
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Continue on West Center Street
3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto West Center Street
1064 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Monticello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Monticello?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from North Peoria and 43.3 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 71.43 mi (114.96 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 Monticello
City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 40.0278100, -88.5734000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-88.5734, 40.02781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $17.80 | $35.61 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
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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