How far is Palestine, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Palestine, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.45 mi
03h 26m
Flight
157.96 mi
254.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.96 mi
Kilometers
254.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.45 mi
Kilometers
324.21 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Palestine
Sun, May 31, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palestine
2026-05-31T07:51
Arrive North Peoria
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palestine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Palestine
103.8 mi
01h 43m
To North Peoria
97.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palestine and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    22 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    2213 ft · 44 sec · West Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street

    1242 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 1050th Ave

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East 1050th Ave

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on W Main St

    1 km · 57 sec · W Main St

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · East 1050th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    34.1 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2688 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    51.4 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    28.4 mi · 31 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palestine 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
87 mi · 43%
I-57 North
47.9 mi · 24%
East 1050th Avenue
19 mi · 9%
East 1050th Ave
5.32 mi · 3%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 3%
East Main Street
3.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

51.4 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
01h 43m from Palestine
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palestine and Partly Sunny near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palestine to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Palestine and 97.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palestine and Partly Sunny near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palestine and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 157.96 mi (254.22 km).

Palestine

#1 Palestine

Village in Crawford County, Illinois, US

Population1,263
Coordinates39.0036500, -87.6128000
Altitude137
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: North Main Street (-87.612769, 39.003649)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.91 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.62
14.22 gal · 53.82 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.81 $53.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.65 $33.09 $66.18
Diesel $5.30 $37.71 $75.42

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Palestine and North Peoria. The current time is 07:51:58.

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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.