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

The driving distance from Plano, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
108.17 mi
02h 03m
Flight
85.03 mi
136.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.03 mi
Kilometers
136.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.17 mi
Kilometers
174.08 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Oct 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
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
Malden
IL

Village in Illinois

From Plano
55.8 mi
01h 01m
To North Peoria
52.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1543 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ben Street

    2981 ft · 1 min · North Ben Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fox River Drive

    6.6 mi · 13 min · Fox River Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Crimmin Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crimmin Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fox River Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fox River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Johnson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Johnson Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 34 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 Plano and North Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 32%
I 80 West
31.9 mi · 30%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 9%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 7%
Fox River Drive
6.64 mi · 6%
Crimmin Road
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Peoria

Continue straight

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malden
01h 01m from Plano
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Plano 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 Plano to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Plano and 52.4 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Malden

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

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

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Princeton

9 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
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Kewanee

51 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

74 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 85.03 mi (136.84 km).

Plano

#1 Plano

City in Kendall County, Illinois, United States

Population11,879
Coordinates41.6628100, -88.5370200
Altitude198
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 Main Street (-88.536991, 41.662744)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.45 L · about $17.82
Round trip
$35.64
7.64 gal · 28.9 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $17.82 $35.64
Mid-grade $5.29 $20.22 $40.43
Premium $5.84 $22.30 $44.59
Diesel $6.57 $25.10 $50.20

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 Plano and North Peoria. The current time is 15:22:37.

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.