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

The driving distance from Salina, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.72 mi
02h 32m
Flight
107.83 mi
173.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.83 mi
Kilometers
173.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.68 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
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Salina
Sun, Apr 19, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salina
2026-04-19T03:26
Arrive North Peoria
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM 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
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salina
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
Waltham
IL

Human settlement in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States of America

From Salina
73.1 mi
01h 16m
To North Peoria
69.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    152 m · 42 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bahr Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bahr Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Romke Road

    2570 ft · 2 min · Romke Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Plank Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    1269 ft · 35 sec · West Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on DeKalb Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · DeKalb Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Peace Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Peace Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Peace Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Peace Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    15.6 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal

    1786 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    38 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines

    1 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  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 Salina 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
38.3 mi · 27%
Peoria
34.7 mi · 24%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 12%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.6 mi · 11%
Plank Road
9.71 mi · 7%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight left

38 mi · 00h 41m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waltham
01h 16m from Salina
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salina and Sunny near North Peoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salina to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 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?

Waltham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Salina and 69.7 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salina and Sunny near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Waltham

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

16 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

47 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

62 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salina and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 107.83 mi (173.53 km).

Salina

#1 Salina

Township of Illinois

Population1,306
Coordinates42.0469700, -88.4948100
Altitude292
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: (-88.494694, 42.046593)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Salina and North Peoria. The current time is 03:26:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.