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

The driving distance from Steger, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.01 mi
02h 41m
Flight
113.97 mi
183.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.97 mi
Kilometers
183.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.01 mi
Kilometers
226.94 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Steger
Thu, Oct 15, 7:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steger
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steger
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
Odell
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Steger
75.6 mi
01h 20m
To North Peoria
65.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64ยฐF
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
71ยฐF
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 Steger and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m ยท 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 34th Street

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท West 34th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Steger Road

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Steger Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Avenue

    1141 ft ยท 34 sec ยท Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Monee Road

    1.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Monee Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Steger Monee Road

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท South Steger Monee Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Stuenkel Road

    1.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท West Stuenkel Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Governors Highway

    2.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท South Governors Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Monee Manhattan Road

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท West Monee Manhattan Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I-57 South: Kankakee

    1449 ft ยท 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi ยท 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Peotone, Wilmington

    1630 ft ยท 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Wilmington Road

    12.1 mi ยท 17 min ยท West Wilmington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Peotone Road

    4 mi ยท 6 min ยท West Peotone Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2655 ft ยท 48 sec ยท South Chicago Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto New River Road

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท New River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท North River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway 44

    1632 ft ยท 26 sec ยท County Highway 44

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1383 ft ยท 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi ยท 1 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft ยท 49 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi ยท 29 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi ยท 8 min

  24. 24

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

    1542 ft ยท 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท North Knoxville Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft ยท 1 min ยท East McClure Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Steger 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
77.6 mi ยท 55%
I 74 West
34.7 mi ยท 25%
West Wilmington Road
12.1 mi ยท 9%
I-57 South
7.75 mi ยท 5%
West Peotone Road
4.03 mi ยท 3%
New River Road
2.34 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

77.4 mi ยท 01h 23m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odell
01h 20m from Steger
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Steger 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 Steger to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Steger and 65.4 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Steger 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.

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

RAIL

Dwight station

13 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

57 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steger and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 113.97 mi (183.42 km).

Steger

#1 Steger

Village in United States of America

Population9,111
Coordinates41.4700300, -87.6364300
Altitude217
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: (-87.636634, 41.470004)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
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 21m
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.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L ยท about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
9.96 gal ยท 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $5.29 $26.35 $52.71
Premium $5.84 $29.07 $58.14
Diesel $6.57 $32.72 $65.45

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Steger and North Peoria. The current time is 14:18:50.

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.