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

The driving distance from Pecatonica, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
148.79 mi
02h 32m
Flight
110.91 mi
178.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.91 mi
Kilometers
178.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.79 mi
Kilometers
239.45 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM CDT
Return by in Pecatonica
Thu, Oct 15, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pecatonica
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 3:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pecatonica
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
Troy Grove
IL

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Pecatonica
76.6 mi
01h 16m
To North Peoria
72.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
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 Pecatonica and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    12 m · 7 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Pecatonica Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pecatonica Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West State Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · West State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

    1 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pecatonica 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
71.5 mi · 48%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 23%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 12%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 7%
West State Road
8.16 mi · 5%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

59.3 mi · 01h 04m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy Grove
01h 16m from Pecatonica
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pecatonica 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 Pecatonica to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Troy Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Pecatonica and 72.2 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pecatonica and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Troy Grove

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

10 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

33 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

50 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

69 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pecatonica and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 110.91 mi (178.49 km).

Pecatonica

#1 Pecatonica

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,926
Coordinates42.3139100, -89.3592800
Altitude235
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: East 3rd Street (-89.35928, 42.313937)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $24.49
Round trip
$48.98
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $24.49 $48.98
Mid-grade $5.29 $27.78 $55.57
Premium $5.84 $30.64 $61.29
Diesel $6.57 $34.50 $69.00

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 Pecatonica and North Peoria. The current time is 12:29:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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