How far is North Peoria, IL from Peru, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Peru, IL is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Peru.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
1964 ft · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Adams Street
1155 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17 mi · 19 min · County Road 1400 East
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Take the exit slight right
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East Dakota Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Dakota Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Peru.
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.
County Road 1400 East
Continue on County Road 1400 East
17 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Peru?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Henry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from North Peoria and 31.6 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.40 one way or $20.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Henry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Lacon City Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henry.
Princeton
Kewanee
Mendota station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Peru. Straight-line distance: 48.37 mi (77.84 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 Peru
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 9,612 |
| Coordinates | 41.3275300, -89.1289700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-89.12897, 41.32753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $13.02 | $26.03 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
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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