How far is Northbrook, IL from Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Northbrook, IL to Peoria, IL is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.99 mi
02h 52m
Flight
134.65 mi
216.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.65 mi
Kilometers
216.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.99 mi
Kilometers
284.84 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peoria
Wed, Jun 3, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Northbrook
Wed, Jun 3, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbrook
2026-06-03T08:05
Arrive Peoria
Wed, Jun 3, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbrook
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Northbrook
88.4 mi
01h 26m
To Peoria
88.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northbrook and Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    91 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    90 m · 15 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walters Avenue

    37 m · 9 sec · Walters Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shermer Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Shermer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Willow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    2622 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    18.2 mi · 23 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    113 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 North: Downtown Peoria

    869 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Spalding Avenue

    138 m · 20 sec · Spalding Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    799 ft · 17 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 64%
I 74 West
34 mi · 19%
Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 14%
Willow Road
2.04 mi · 1%
Shermer Road
1.5 mi · 1%
I 55
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

113 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 26m from Northbrook
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northbrook and Sunny near Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northbrook to Peoria?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Northbrook and 88.5 miles from Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northbrook and Sunny near Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbrook and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 134.65 mi (216.7 km).

Northbrook

#1 Northbrook

Village in Illinois

Population32,657
Coordinates42.1275300, -87.8289500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Peoria

#2 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.828995, 42.127664)
End: Northeast Jefferson Avenue (-89.589088, 40.693742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Northbrook and Peoria. The current time is 08:05:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.