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

The driving distance from Summit, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
170.96 mi
02h 41m
Flight
151.35 mi
243.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.35 mi
Kilometers
243.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.96 mi
Kilometers
275.13 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, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Summit
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 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
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summit
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
Chatham
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Summit
84.6 mi
01h 20m
To North Peoria
86.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
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 Summit and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hanna Drive

    936 ft · 43 sec · Hanna Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 161

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 161

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue

    2001 ft · 36 sec · Saint Clair Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1017 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, I 70 East: Chicago, Indianapolis

    632 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summit 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
116 mi · 68%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 161
4.15 mi · 2%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chatham
01h 20m from Summit
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Summit 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 Summit to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 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?

Chatham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Summit and 86.4 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.13 one way or $56.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chatham

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

15 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

47 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

60 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

93 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 151.35 mi (243.57 km).

Summit

#1 Summit

Village in Illinois, USA

Population10,977
Coordinates38.5511600, -90.0048300
Altitude173
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: Hanna Drive (-90.005167, 38.550895)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.84 L · about $28.13
Round trip
$56.26
12.06 gal · 45.68 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $28.13 $56.26
Mid-grade $5.29 $31.91 $63.82
Premium $5.84 $35.20 $70.39
Diesel $6.57 $39.62 $79.25

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 Summit and North Peoria. The current time is 18:30:36.

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.