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

The driving distance from Somonauk, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
102.12 mi
01h 51m
Flight
78.81 mi
126.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.81 mi
Kilometers
126.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.35 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM CDT
Return by in Somonauk
Thu, Oct 15, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somonauk
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somonauk
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
Malden
IL

Village in Illinois

From Somonauk
53.3 mi
00h 55m
To North Peoria
48.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Somonauk and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Street

    17.4 mi · 26 min · West Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 9th Road

    2317 ft · 39 sec · East 9th Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North 44th Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North 44th Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: LaSalle, Peru

    1699 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

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

    1 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Galena Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward 150: War Memorial Drive

    1314 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East War Memorial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East War Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Prospect Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Prospect Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    1964 ft · 54 sec · East McClure Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somonauk 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 34%
West Church Street
17.4 mi · 17%
I 80 West
17.3 mi · 17%
I 39 South
12.7 mi · 12%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 10%
North Galena Road
7.31 mi · 7%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malden
00h 55m from Somonauk
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somonauk 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 Somonauk to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Somonauk and 48.8 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Malden

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

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

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Princeton

9 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

51 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

74 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somonauk and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 78.81 mi (126.84 km).

Somonauk

#1 Somonauk

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,860
Coordinates41.6336400, -88.6811900
Altitude209
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: West Church Street (-88.681191, 41.633719)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $5.29 $19.05 $38.10
Premium $5.84 $21.01 $42.03
Diesel $6.57 $23.66 $47.31

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 Somonauk and North Peoria. The current time is 14:29:22.

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