How far is O'Fallon, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.84 mi
02h 36m
Flight
147.87 mi
237.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.87 mi
Kilometers
237.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.84 mi
Kilometers
265.28 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Oct 15, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From O'Fallon
83.2 mi
01h 18m
To North Peoria
81.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West State Street

    22 m · 3 sec · West State Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West State Street

    998 ft · 28 sec · West State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Highway 50

    2559 ft · 51 sec · West Highway 50

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159: Belleville, Collinsville

    1536 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Collinsville

    67 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Illinois Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Illinois Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and North 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 68%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
North Illinois Street
3.75 mi · 2%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 2%
West Highway 50
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 18m from O'Fallon
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon 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 O'Fallon to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from O'Fallon and 81.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 147.87 mi (237.97 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

Township in St.

Population29,606
Coordinates38.5922700, -89.9112100
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: West State Street (-89.911209, 38.592282)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.02 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.30
11.64 gal · 44.04 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.15 $54.30
Mid-grade $5.29 $30.80 $61.60
Premium $5.84 $33.97 $67.94
Diesel $6.57 $38.24 $76.49

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and North Peoria. The current time is 13:27:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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