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

The driving distance from Trenton, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
165.65 mi
02h 40m
Flight
146.02 mi
234.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.02 mi
Kilometers
234.99 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.65 mi
Kilometers
266.58 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Trenton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Trenton
83.1 mi
01h 20m
To North Peoria
82.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 Trenton and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    1425 ft · 25 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Madison Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1780 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · North Madison Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

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

    32 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Madison Street
123 mi · 75%
I 155 North
32 mi · 19%
I 74 West
8.62 mi · 5%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
East McClure Avenue
0.5 mi
IL 40 North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

North Madison Street

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 41m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
01h 20m from Trenton
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Trenton and 82.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 146.02 mi (234.99 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

City in Illinois

Population2,566
Coordinates38.6056000, -89.6820400
Altitude151
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: East Broadway (-89.682038, 38.605531)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.58
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.29 $54.58
Mid-grade $5.29 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $5.84 $34.15 $68.29
Diesel $6.57 $38.44 $76.88

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 Trenton and North Peoria. The current time is 14:31:24.

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.