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

The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
136.63 mi
02h 22m
Flight
112.33 mi
180.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.33 mi
Kilometers
180.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.63 mi
Kilometers
219.89 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Willowbrook
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willowbrook
2026-10-15T16:27
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willowbrook
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Willowbrook
74.7 mi
01h 11m
To North Peoria
62 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
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 Willowbrook and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgemoor Drive

    28 m · 8 sec · Ridgemoor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Madison Street

    2021 ft · 58 sec · South Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plainfield Road

    2870 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kingery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet

    2800 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    110.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willowbrook 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111 mi · 81%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 25%
Kingery Highway
1.06 mi · 1%
North Knoxville Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Plainfield Road
0.54 mi
I 55 South
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

111 mi · 02h 03m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 11m from Willowbrook
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Willowbrook and 62 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willowbrook and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 112.33 mi (180.78 km).

Willowbrook

#1 Willowbrook

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,507
Coordinates41.7697500, -87.9358900
Altitude223
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: Ridgemoor Drive (-87.935923, 41.769824)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.97
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.49 $44.97
Mid-grade $5.29 $25.51 $51.01
Premium $5.84 $28.13 $56.27
Diesel $6.57 $31.67 $63.34

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 Willowbrook and North Peoria. The current time is 16:27:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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