How far is North Peoria, IL from Rock Grove, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Rock Grove, IL is about 145 miles (233.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 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.
Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Rock Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Rock Grove.
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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
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Davenport
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Princeton, Dixon
1795 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 2010 East
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 2010 East
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Continue on 2050 East Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · 2050 East Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on County Road 2050 E
27.3 mi · 42 min · County Road 2050 E
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2692 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight left onto South Walnut Avenue
13.7 mi · 21 min · South Walnut Avenue
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Turn right onto West Douglas Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Douglas Street
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Turn right onto North Adams Avenue
97 m · 11 sec · North Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto East Exchange Street
570 ft · 30 sec · East Exchange Street
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Turn left onto East Stephenson Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Stephenson Street
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Continue on IL-75
2.3 mi · 3 min · IL-75
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Turn left onto North Rock City Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Rock City Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Rock Grove Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Rock Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rock Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Rock Grove.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 2050 E
Continue on County Road 2050 E
27.3 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving North Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Rock Grove?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.3 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?
Ohio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from North Peoria and 72.5 miles from Rock Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 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 $23.99 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around North Peoria and Chance Rain Showers near Rock Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Ohio
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 Ohio.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Rock Grove. Straight-line distance: 120.66 mi (194.19 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 Rock Grove
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.4630700, -89.5120600 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Grove (-89.51206, 42.46307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.69 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $27.24 | $54.47 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $33.61 | $67.23 |
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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