How far is North Peoria, IL from Mount Vernon, IL?

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Mount Vernon, IL is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.62 mi
04h 03m
Flight
169.77 mi
273.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.77 mi
Kilometers
273.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.62 mi
Kilometers
322.87 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T18:31
Arrive Mount Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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
Taylorville
IL

City in Christian County, Illinois

From North Peoria
100.4 mi
02h 01m
To Mount Vernon
100.3 mi
02h 01m

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
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Mount Vernon.

  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

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville

    1709 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Webster Street

    2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 29

    5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29

  16. 16

    Continue on N 2000 East Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Poplar Street

    3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 2400 E

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E

  21. 21

    Continue on 300 East Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  23. 23

    Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Gallatin Street

    2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    554 ft · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on United States Highway 51

    13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51

  27. 27

    Continue on 250E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E

  28. 28

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit left

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon

    1624 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Broadway Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
62.8 mi · 31%
250E
32.2 mi · 16%
IL 29 South
23.4 mi · 12%
300 East Road
15.1 mi · 8%
United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 7%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 155 South

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylorville
02h 01m from North Peoria
Leave By
8:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Taylorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from North Peoria and 100.3 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Taylorville

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

42 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

59 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Mattoon station

79 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 169.77 mi (273.22 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
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States

Population14,511
Coordinates38.3172700, -88.9031200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Mount Vernon (-88.90312, 38.31727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.8 L · about $33.03
Round trip
$66.06
14.16 gal · 53.6 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $33.03 $66.06
Mid-grade $5.29 $37.47 $74.93
Premium $5.84 $41.33 $82.65
Diesel $6.57 $46.52 $93.05

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 Mount Vernon. The current time is 18:31:32.

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.