How far is Reading, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Reading, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and North Peoria.
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Start on Co Rd 379 E Rd
1336 ft · 59 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
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Turn straight onto North 379 E Road
1002 ft · 45 sec · North 379 E Road
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Turn right onto East 3000 North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East 3000 North Road
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Continue on North 9th Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · North 9th Road
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Continue on East Elm Street
835 ft · 20 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 700 North Road
16.1 mi · 24 min · 700 North Road
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Continue on 5th Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
2544 ft · 33 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on IL 29
9.1 mi · 11 min · IL 29
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Continue on North State Route 29
6 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29
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Continue on North Galena Road
2427 ft · 37 sec · North Galena Road
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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 Reading and North Peoria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
700 North Road
Turn right onto 700 North Road
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Reading 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 Reading to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Lacon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Reading and 26.2 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Reading and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Lacon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Lacon City Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacon.
Princeton
Peoria, Illinois
Kewanee
Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 45.12 mi (72.61 km).
#1 Reading
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 41.0667000, -88.8542400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $10.43 | $20.85 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $12.94 | $25.89 |
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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