How far is North Peoria, IL from South Pekin, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to South Pekin, IL is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Peoria County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and South Pekin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and South Pekin.
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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 right to continue on IL 40 South
2011 ft · 55 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northeast Glendale Avenue
964 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Glendale Avenue
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Continue on North William Kumpf Boulevard
2709 ft · 55 sec · North William Kumpf Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
531 ft · 13 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Adams Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue on Southwest Adams Street
566 ft · 7 sec · Southwest Adams Street
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
54 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and South Pekin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
5.56 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Pekin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to South Pekin?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hollis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from North Peoria and 9.6 miles from South Pekin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 Pekin.
Stop Ideas Near Hollis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Peoria, Illinois
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and South Pekin. Straight-line distance: 15.81 mi (25.45 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 Pekin
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.4944800, -89.6517700 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pekin (-89.65177, 40.49448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
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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