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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Palestine, IL is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
207.17 mi
04h 18m
Flight
157.96 mi
254.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.96 mi
Kilometers
254.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.17 mi
Kilometers
333.41 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palestine
Sun, May 31, 1:24 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Sun, May 31, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-05-31T09:06
Arrive Palestine
Sun, May 31, 1:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From North Peoria
103.5 mi
02h 09m
To Palestine
103.6 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    45.3 mi · 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

    1869 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    2939 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  19. 19

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  21. 21

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  23. 23

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    11.2 mi · 17 min · North 1250th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    87 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    155 m · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North 1100th Avenue

    12 mi · 18 min · North 1100th Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on W Main St

    1 km · 57 sec · W Main St

  29. 29

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East 1050th Ave

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East 1050th Ave

  32. 32

    Continue on North Washington Street

    922 ft · 19 sec · North Washington Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West Washington Street

    98 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  34. 34

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    2213 ft · 46 sec · West Franklin Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    22 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
79.2 mi · 38%
I 57 South
47.8 mi · 23%
North 1100th Avenue
12 mi · 6%
North 1250th Street
11.2 mi · 5%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 5%
East 1050th Avenue
6.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
02h 09m from North Peoria
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Palestine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from North Peoria and 103.6 miles from Palestine.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Palestine.

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Palestine. Straight-line distance: 157.96 mi (254.22 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
Palestine

#2 Palestine

Village in Crawford County, Illinois, US

Population1,263
Coordinates39.0036500, -87.6128000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Palestine (-87.6128, 39.00365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.67 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.13
14.62 gal · 55.34 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.57 $55.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.65 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.30 $38.77 $77.54

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North Peoria and Palestine. The current time is 09:06:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.