How far is North Peoria, IL from Trenton, IL?

The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Trenton, IL is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.76 mi
03h 13m
Flight
146.02 mi
234.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.02 mi
Kilometers
234.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.76 mi
Kilometers
266.76 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Peoria
2026-10-15T15:26
Arrive Trenton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Peoria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From North Peoria
83 mi
01h 36m
To Trenton
82.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Trenton.

  1. 1

    Start on East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon

    1411 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    22.9 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Saint Louis Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · East Saint Louis Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1647 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1937 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    1425 ft · 22 sec · West Broadway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 40%
I 55 South
59 mi · 36%
I 74 East
8.27 mi · 5%
East Saint Louis Street
6.67 mi · 4%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

59 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 36m from North Peoria
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Trenton?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from North Peoria and 82.8 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 146.02 mi (234.99 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
Trenton

#2 Trenton

City in Illinois

Population2,566
Coordinates38.6056000, -89.6820400
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: North Peoria (-89.58426, 40.71754)
End: Trenton (-89.68204, 38.6056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $5.29 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $5.84 $34.15 $68.29
Diesel $6.57 $38.44 $76.88

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 Trenton. The current time is 15:26:20.

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.