How far is North Peoria, IL from Wayne, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Wayne, IL is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaSalle County, 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 Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Wayne.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
1964 ft · 59 sec · East McClure Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Prospect Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Adams Street
1155 ft · 32 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road
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Keep slight left
98 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 2 sec
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Continue on North Galena Road
2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road
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Continue on North State Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
24.7 mi · 36 min · Illinois Route 71
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Turn left onto South Bridge Street
7.2 mi · 12 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East: Chicago
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Farnsworth Avenue
1451 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Farnsworth Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Farnsworth Avenue
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Continue on Kirk Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Kirk Road
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Continue on Kirk Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kirk Road
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Continue on North Kirk Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Kirk Road
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Continue on Dunham Road
2615 ft · 52 sec · Dunham Road
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Turn right onto Army Trail Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Army Trail Road
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Turn left onto Powis Road
26 m · 2 sec · Powis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Wayne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Wayne?
The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from North Peoria and 71.3 miles from Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Peoria and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
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 La Salle.
Mendota station
Princeton
Plano
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 110.04 mi (177.09 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 Wayne
Village in DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,446 |
| Coordinates | 41.9508600, -88.2423000 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayne (-88.2423, 41.95086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $23.46 | $46.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
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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