How far is Rock Falls, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Rock Falls, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.24 mi
01h 33m
Flight
73.6 mi
118.44 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Rock Falls.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.6 mi
Kilometers
118.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.31 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 6:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Falls
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Falls
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
Bradford
IL

Village in Stark County, Illinois, United States

From Rock Falls
38.6 mi
00h 47m
To North Peoria
38.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
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 Rock Falls and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Falls and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Dixon Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Dixon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    13.5 mi · 20 min · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 900 East Street

    13.6 mi · 20 min · 900 East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on IL 40

    3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 40

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 900 East Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · 900 East Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Peoria Street

    7 mi · 10 min · South Peoria Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    26.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Falls and North Peoria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
900 East Street
23.7 mi · 31%
1st Avenue
13.5 mi · 17%
South Peoria Street
7 mi · 9%
IL 40
3.6 mi · 5%
Pine Street
1.03 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

26.8 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford
00h 47m from Rock Falls
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Rock Falls and 38.7 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.74 one way or $25.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rock Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford

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

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

RAIL

Kewanee

24 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Princeton

28 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

56 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Mendota station

61 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Falls and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 73.6 mi (118.44 km).

Rock Falls

#1 Rock Falls

City in Illinois

Population8,648
Coordinates41.7797500, -89.6890000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 North Peoria

A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.

Population6,000
Coordinates40.7175400, -89.5842600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixon Avenue (-89.689001, 41.779817)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $12.74
Round trip
$25.47
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $12.74 $25.47
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.45 $28.89
Premium $5.84 $15.94 $31.87
Diesel $6.57 $17.94 $35.88

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 Rock Falls and North Peoria. The current time is 15:27:50.

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.