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

The driving distance from Roxana, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
156.24 mi
02h 32m
Flight
131.76 mi
212.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.76 mi
Kilometers
212.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.24 mi
Kilometers
251.45 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, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Roxana
Fri, Oct 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roxana
2026-10-15T19:42
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 10:14 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
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roxana
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
Woodside
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Roxana
78 mi
01h 16m
To North Peoria
78.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
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 Roxana and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Tydeman Street

    714 ft · 35 sec · East Tydeman Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vaughn Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vaughn Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bellwood Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Bellwood Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on North Bellwood Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  10. 10

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 140

    135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1515 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxana 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 140
107 mi · 68%
I 155 North
32 mi · 20%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 6%
West Bethalto Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
Vaughn Road
1.72 mi · 1%
North Central Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 140

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodside
01h 16m from Roxana
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roxana 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 Roxana to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 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?

Woodside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Roxana and 78.2 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.70 one way or $51.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roxana and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Woodside

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

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

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Springfield station

9 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

52 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

99 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roxana and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 131.76 mi (212.05 km).

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#1 Roxana

Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates38.8483800, -90.0762200
Altitude136
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: (-90.076217, 38.848484)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $25.70
Round trip
$51.41
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $25.70 $51.41
Mid-grade $5.29 $29.16 $58.32
Premium $5.84 $32.16 $64.32
Diesel $6.57 $36.21 $72.41

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 Roxana and North Peoria. The current time is 19:42:53.

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.