How far is North Peoria, IL from Willowbrook, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Willowbrook, IL is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Willowbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Willowbrook.
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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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 129 South: Wilmington
1538 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 6 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on West Balitmore Street
2421 ft · 1 min · West Balitmore Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1008 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
3012 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on South Chicago Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Turn right onto West Peotone Road
4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road
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Continue on West Wilmington Road
13.7 mi · 19 min · West Wilmington Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
2514 ft · 54 sec · South Governors Highway
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Continue on South Harlem Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Continue on South Governors Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · South Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Pauling Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Pauling Road
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Continue on West Goodenow Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Goodenow Road
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Continue on Main Street
2577 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Calumet Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Calumet Expressway
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Turn right onto East Burville Road
1 km · 1 min · East Burville Road
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Turn left onto Stoney Island Avenue
55 m · 9 sec · Stoney Island Avenue
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Turn right onto East Exchange Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Exchange Street
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Turn left onto South State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Line Road
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Turn left onto Challas Drive
1665 ft · 1 min · Challas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buried Oak Drive
1415 ft · 1 min · Buried Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Longwood Drive
100 m · 14 sec · Longwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Longwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Willowbrook.
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
75.1 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Willowbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Willowbrook?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 77.5 miles from North Peoria and 77.7 miles from Willowbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:36 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.63 one way or $49.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Peoria and Mostly Sunny near Willowbrook.
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.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Willowbrook. Straight-line distance: 118.27 mi (190.34 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 Willowbrook
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4578100, -87.5364300 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willowbrook (-87.53643, 41.45781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $4.50 | $24.63 | $49.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $35.74 | $71.47 |
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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