How far is South Chicago Heights, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago Heights, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago Heights and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago Heights and North Peoria.
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Start on West Sauk Trail
2 mi · 4 min · West Sauk Trail
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Monee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Monee Road
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Continue on South Steger Monee Road
1 km · 2 min · South Steger Monee Road
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Turn right onto West Stuenkel Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Stuenkel Road
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Turn left onto South Governors Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Governors Highway
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Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Monee Manhattan Road
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Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington
1630 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi · 17 min · West Wilmington Road
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Continue on West Peotone Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 48 sec · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on County Highway 44
1632 ft · 26 sec · County Highway 44
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40 North: Knoxville Avenue
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Chicago Heights and North Peoria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from South Chicago Heights and 65.3 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Chicago Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago Heights and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 114.25 mi (183.86 km).
#1 South Chicago Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.4808700, -87.6378200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Peoria
A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.7175400, -89.5842600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $23.19 | $46.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $26.30 | $52.60 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $32.66 | $65.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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