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

The driving distance from Serena, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
93.48 mi
01h 41m
Flight
69.22 mi
111.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.22 mi
Kilometers
111.4 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.48 mi
Kilometers
150.44 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Serena
Fri, Oct 16, 4:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Serena
2026-10-16T00:44
Arrive North Peoria
Fri, Oct 16, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Serena
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
Bureau
IL

Township in Bureau County, Illinois

From Serena
48.1 mi
00h 50m
To North Peoria
45.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Serena and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3806th Road

    26 m · 9 sec · North 3806th Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2282nd Road

    110 m · 18 sec · East 2282nd Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 38th Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North 38th Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto E 18th Road

    2 mi · 3 min · E 18th Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 17th Road

    6 mi · 11 min · East 17th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus Street

    2143 ft · 47 sec · Columbus Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Serena 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 37%
I 80 West
28.9 mi · 31%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 10%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 8%
East 17th Road
5.96 mi · 6%
North 38th Road
4.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Peoria

Continue straight

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bureau
00h 50m from Serena
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Serena 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 Serena to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Bureau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Serena and 45.4 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bureau

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

13 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

36 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

47 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

74 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Serena and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 69.22 mi (111.4 km).

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#1 Serena

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,088
Coordinates41.4861400, -88.7314600
Altitude193
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: North 3806th Road (-88.731459, 41.486032)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.79
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $15.39 $30.79
Mid-grade $5.29 $17.46 $34.93
Premium $5.84 $19.26 $38.52
Diesel $6.57 $21.68 $43.37

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 Serena and North Peoria. The current time is 00:44:48.

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