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

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Peotone, IL is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.57 mi
02h 38m
Flight
102.94 mi
165.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.94 mi
Kilometers
165.66 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.57 mi
Kilometers
216.57 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peotone
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T19:44
Arrive Peotone
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From North Peoria
67.2 mi
01h 19m
To Peotone
67.4 mi
01h 19m

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
67°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington

    1538 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Balitmore Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Chicago Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Wilmington Road

    13.7 mi · 19 min · West Wilmington Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Governors Highway

    2514 ft · 54 sec · South Governors Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Harlem Avenue

    851 ft · 20 sec · South Harlem Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Harlem Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
76.5 mi · 57%
I 74 East
33.9 mi · 25%
West Wilmington Road
13.7 mi · 10%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi · 3%
Stripmine Road
1.57 mi · 1%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

75.1 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 19m from North Peoria
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peotone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from North Peoria and 67.4 miles from Peotone.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peotone.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Peotone. Straight-line distance: 102.94 mi (165.66 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
Peotone

#2 Peotone

City in United States of America

Population4,100
Coordinates41.3322600, -87.7853200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Peotone (-87.78532, 41.33226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $22.16
Round trip
$44.32
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.16 $44.32
Mid-grade $5.29 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $5.84 $27.73 $55.45
Diesel $6.57 $31.21 $62.42

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 Peotone. The current time is 19:44:51.

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.