How far is North Peoria, IL from Saratoga, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Saratoga, IL is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village 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 Saratoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Saratoga.
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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
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
1709 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on North Webster Street
2218 ft · 35 sec · North Webster Street
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Turn left onto West Park Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Park Street
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Continue on State Route 29
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 29
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Continue on N 2000 East Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · N 2000 East Road
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Continue on West Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Poplar Street
3072 ft · 1 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit left
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
55.4 mi · 59 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lick Creek Road
1550 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Lick Creek Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Lick Creek Road
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Turn right onto New Saratoga Road
2.5 mi · 9 min · New Saratoga Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Saratoga Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Saratoga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
55.4 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Peoria and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Saratoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Saratoga?
The road trip is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from North Peoria and 131 miles from Saratoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Peoria and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Saratoga.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
Effingham
Carlinville
Centralia station
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Saratoga. Straight-line distance: 222.87 mi (358.68 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 Saratoga
Township in Marshall County, Illinois
| Population | 255 |
| Coordinates | 37.5089400, -89.1570200 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga (-89.15702, 37.50894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.74 | $43.84 | $87.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $54.74 | $109.48 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $61.43 | $122.86 |
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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