Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Bay, IL
Stéphane Tendon
The drive from Bloomington, IL to Spring Bay, IL covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Spring Bay Road, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 49.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and Spring Bay Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.6 miles on I 74.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Spring Bay Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Chestnut Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 51 Business / North Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 51 Business / North Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 150 West, US 24, IL 29 South, IL 116: North Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 32.6 mi | 35m |
| Spring Bay Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 55 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| West Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Tremont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Madison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Catherine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington, IL and Spring Bay, IL.
Start on US 51 Business
Continue on US 51 Business
Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
Turn left onto US 51 Business
Continue on US 51 Business
Turn right onto West Market Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 55; I 74; US 51
Take the exit onto I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 24; US 150; IL 116
Turn slight left
Continue on IL 26
Continue on IL 26
Turn left onto Catherine Street
Turn left onto North Oswego Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Bloomington, IL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Bloomington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Spring Bay, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bloomington on Thursday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Spring Bay on Thursday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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