Iowa City to North Peoria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

120.4 miles 193.7 km · straight line
150.4 miles estimated 242.1 km · driving distance
3h 2min estimated drive time
$14 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from North Peoria?

The distance from Iowa City to North Peoria is 120.4 miles (193.7 km) as the crow flies. North Peoria is located ESE of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 150.4 miles, taking about 3h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa and North Peoria in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City and North Peoria. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Iowa City to North Peoria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 2min $14 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 38min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 53min $18–$53* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & North Peoria

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
North Peoria
40.72°N, 89.58°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 40 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 206.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients