How far is North Peoria, IL from North Riverside, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to North Riverside, IL is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and North Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and North Riverside.
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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 left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
119.2 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 North: 1st Avenue
1571 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto 31st Street
1804 ft · 53 sec · 31st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Des Plaines Avenue
2727 ft · 2 min · Des Plaines Avenue
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Turn left onto West 26th Street
21 m · 2 sec · West 26th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 26th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and North Riverside.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to North Riverside?
The road trip is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from North Peoria and 80.3 miles from North Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and North Riverside. Straight-line distance: 120.02 mi (193.16 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 North Riverside
Village in United States of America
| Population | 6,346 |
| Coordinates | 41.8428100, -87.8231100 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Riverside (-87.82311, 41.84281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $29.95 | $59.91 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $33.04 | $66.07 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
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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