How far is North Peoria, IL from South Jacksonville, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to South Jacksonville, IL is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and South Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and South Jacksonville.
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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
34 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 72 Business West: Jacksonville
132 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Old Route 36
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 36
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Continue on East Morton Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Morton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Vandalia Road
91 m · 13 sec · East Vandalia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Vandalia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and South Jacksonville.
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 155 South
Merge slight left
34 mi · 00h 37m
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 South Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to South Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from North Peoria and 55 miles from South Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
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 Elkhart.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and South Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 77.55 mi (124.8 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 South Jacksonville
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,075 |
| Coordinates | 39.7086600, -90.2281800 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Jacksonville (-90.22818, 39.70866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $20.53 | $41.07 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $25.50 | $50.99 |
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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