How far is North Peoria, IL from West Town, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to West Town, IL is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and West Town.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and West Town.
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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
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
123.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
4 mi · 8 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto West Superior Street
667 ft · 31 sec · West Superior Street
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Turn right onto North Wolcott Avenue
154 m · 24 sec · North Wolcott Avenue
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and West Town.
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 55 North
Merge slight left
123 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Peoria and Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny near West Town.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to West Town?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from North Peoria and 84.3 miles from West Town.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:24 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.10 one way or $54.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Peoria and Slight Chance Rain then Partly Sunny near West Town.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
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Pontiac station
Gilman
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and West Town. Straight-line distance: 128.16 mi (206.25 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 West Town
West Town is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8938100, -87.6749300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Town (-87.67493, 41.89381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $4.56 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $38.98 | $77.96 |
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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