How far is Oakwood Hills, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Oakwood Hills, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 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.
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 LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood Hills and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood Hills and North Peoria.
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Start on Oakhill Road
155 m · 24 sec · Oakhill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Shore Drive
551 ft · 30 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
1839 ft · 1 min · North Shore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Shore Drive
1026 ft · 45 sec · West Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Palisades Lane
807 ft · 36 sec · Palisades Lane
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Turn straight onto Greenview Road
709 ft · 34 sec · Greenview Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn right
2744 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Terra Cotta Avenue
7.1 mi · 13 min · East Terra Cotta Avenue
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
9 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2473 ft · 47 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Grant Highway
5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road
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Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive
1314 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road
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Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood Hills and North Peoria.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harrison Avenue
Keep slight right
60.7 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oakwood Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwood Hills to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 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?
Meriden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Oakwood Hills and 82.9 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakwood Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Meriden
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 Meriden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood Hills and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 126.41 mi (203.43 km).
#1 Oakwood Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.2464100, -88.2428600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Peoria
A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.7175400, -89.5842600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $31.70 | $63.40 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $34.96 | $69.93 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
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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