How far is North Peoria, IL from Pekin, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Pekin, IL is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Peoria County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Pekin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Pekin.
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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 right to continue on IL 40 South
2011 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northeast Glendale Avenue
964 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Glendale Avenue
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Continue on North William Kumpf Boulevard
2709 ft · 55 sec · North William Kumpf Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
531 ft · 13 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
566 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
54 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Court Street
143 m · 15 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Pekin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southwest Adams Street
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5.23 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pekin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Pekin?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bartonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from North Peoria and 6.9 miles from Pekin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pekin.
Stop Ideas Near Bartonville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Galesburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Pekin. Straight-line distance: 10.77 mi (17.34 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 Pekin
County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 31,808 |
| Coordinates | 40.5675400, -89.6406600 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pekin (-89.64066, 40.56754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
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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