How far is Winthrop Harbor, IL from North Peoria, IL?

The driving distance from Winthrop Harbor, IL to North Peoria, IL is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.55 mi
03h 27m
Flight
151.93 mi
244.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.93 mi
Kilometers
244.51 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.55 mi
Kilometers
317.93 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM CDT
Return by in Winthrop Harbor
Thu, Oct 15, 8:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winthrop Harbor
2026-10-15T13:31
Arrive North Peoria
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winthrop Harbor
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Braceville
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Winthrop Harbor
103 mi
01h 43m
To North Peoria
94.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winthrop Harbor and North Peoria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winthrop Harbor and North Peoria.

  1. 1

    Start on Sheridan Road

    6.6 mi · 14 min · Sheridan Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Greenwood Avenue

    1637 ft · 32 sec · West Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 137

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Buckley Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Buckley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago

    1998 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    113 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Knoxville Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East McClure Avenue

    2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McClure Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winthrop Harbor 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
113 mi · 57%
Tri-State Tollway
39.7 mi · 20%
I 74 West
34.7 mi · 18%
Sheridan Road
6.59 mi · 3%
IL 137
5.53 mi · 3%
Buckley Road
3.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

113 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braceville
01h 43m from Winthrop Harbor
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Winthrop Harbor 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 Winthrop Harbor to North Peoria?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Winthrop Harbor and 94.6 miles from North Peoria.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Winthrop Harbor and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Peoria.

Stop Ideas Near Braceville

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

20 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

35 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winthrop Harbor and North Peoria. Straight-line distance: 151.93 mi (244.51 km).

Winthrop Harbor

#1 Winthrop Harbor

Village in Illinois, United States

Population6,568
Coordinates42.4789100, -87.8236800
Altitude194
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: Sheridan Road (-87.823652, 42.478907)
End: East McClure Avenue (-89.58426, 40.717529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.39 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.03
13.94 gal · 52.78 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $32.52 $65.03
Mid-grade $5.29 $36.89 $73.77
Premium $5.84 $40.68 $81.37
Diesel $6.57 $45.80 $91.60

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 Winthrop Harbor and North Peoria. The current time is 13:31:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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