How far is North Peoria, IL from Plainfield, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Plainfield, IL is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Plainfield.
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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 right to continue on I 55 South, I 74 East, US 51 South: Saint Louis, Indianapolis
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
45.3 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
1869 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
2939 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston
1676 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on County Road 1825 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1700E
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
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Continue on North 1250th Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · North 1250th Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1912 ft · 59 sec · North Street
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Turn left onto North 1280th Street
19 m · 3 sec · North 1280th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1280th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Plainfield.
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 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.
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 Likely near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from North Peoria and 86.1 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods
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 Lake of the Woods.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Uptown Station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 135.38 mi (217.88 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 Plainfield
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 44,542 |
| Coordinates | 39.1036500, -88.1353200 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-88.13532, 39.10365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $32.18 | $64.35 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $35.49 | $70.98 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
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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