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

The driving distance from Rock Grove, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
138.88 mi
02h 46m
Flight
120.66 mi
194.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.66 mi
Kilometers
194.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.88 mi
Kilometers
223.5 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Grove
Fri, Oct 16, 3:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Grove
2026-10-16T10:19
Arrive North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Grove
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
Ohio
IL

Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States

From Rock Grove
72.1 mi
01h 23m
To North Peoria
66.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Rock Grove Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Rock Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Rock City Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Rock City Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto IL-75

    2.3 mi · 3 min · IL-75

  4. 4

    Continue on South East Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South East Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Adams Avenue

    988 ft · 17 sec · North Adams Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Clark Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Clark Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue

    13.8 mi · 21 min · North West Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · 1st Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2692 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Il Route 26

    107 m · 6 sec · South Il Route 26

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1193 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Grove 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Il Route 26
43 mi · 31%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 25%
North West Avenue
13.8 mi · 10%
South East Street
9.88 mi · 7%
I 180 South
9.1 mi · 7%
1st Avenue
8.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Il Route 26

Continue straight

38.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ohio
01h 23m from Rock Grove
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rock Grove and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Grove to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Ohio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Rock Grove and 66.7 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rock Grove and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Ohio

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

19 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

29 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

52 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

78 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Grove and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 120.66 mi (194.19 km).

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#1 Rock Grove

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,296
Coordinates42.4630700, -89.5120600
Altitude288
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 Rock Grove Road (-89.512059, 42.463071)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $23.00
Round trip
$46.00
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.69 $23.00 $46.00
Mid-grade $5.33 $26.12 $52.23
Premium $5.88 $28.79 $57.58
Diesel $6.58 $32.23 $64.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Grove and North Peoria. The current time is 10:19:05.

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.