How far is Tolono, IL from North Peoria, IL?
The driving distance from Tolono, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tolono and North Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tolono and North Peoria.
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Start on North Bourne Street
7 m · 3 sec · North Bourne Street
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Turn right onto Holden Street
1017 ft · 48 sec · Holden Street
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Turn right onto North Long Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Long Street
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Turn left onto Monticello Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2688 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 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 Tolono 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 74 West
Merge slight left
51.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Tolono 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 Tolono to North Peoria?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Downs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Tolono and 51.1 miles from North Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Tolono and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.
Stop Ideas Near Downs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
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Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downs.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tolono and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 86.16 mi (138.66 km).
#1 Tolono
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,349 |
| Coordinates | 39.9861400, -88.2589400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $16.89 | $33.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $19.16 | $38.31 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $23.79 | $47.57 |
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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