How far is North Peoria, IL from Rock Island, IL?

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Rock Island, IL is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
99.09 mi
01h 51m
Flight
75.32 mi
121.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.32 mi
Kilometers
121.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.09 mi
Kilometers
159.47 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Island
Thu, Oct 15, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T13:29
Arrive Rock Island
Thu, Oct 15, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Wataga
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From North Peoria
49.5 mi
00h 55m
To Rock Island
49.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Rock Island.

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Gale Avenue

    779 ft · 16 sec · North Gale Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Galesburg

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 92 East: Rock Island

    2846 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Centennial Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    631 ft · 18 sec · 1st Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    804 ft · 29 sec · 16th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    121 m · 16 sec · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    20 m · 2 sec · 15th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
86 mi · 87%
I 280 West
6.74 mi · 7%
Centennial Expressway
3.57 mi · 4%
East McClure Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
IL 92 East
0.54 mi · 1%
16th Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight right

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wataga
00h 55m from North Peoria
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Rain Showers near Rock Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Rock Island?

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Wataga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from North Peoria and 49.6 miles from Rock Island.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Rain Showers near Rock Island.

Stop Ideas Near Wataga

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

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

RAIL

Galesburg station

11 mi away
225 South Seminary Street
RAIL

Kewanee

38 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Moline, Illinois

51 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

58 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Rock Island. Straight-line distance: 75.32 mi (121.22 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
Rock Island

#2 Rock Island

City in Illinois

Population36,870
Coordinates41.5094800, -90.5787500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Rock Island (-90.57875, 41.50948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $5.29 $18.52 $37.04
Premium $5.84 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $6.57 $23.00 $46.00

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 Rock Island. The current time is 13:29:37.

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.