Origin
Peoria, IL
Evening in Peoria on Thursday
Local time
7:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peoria, IL to Spring Bay, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, IL
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Spring Bay, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Peoria, IL to Spring Bay, IL covers 12.4 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spring Bay Road, Northeast Adams Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Spring Bay Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spring Bay Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hamilton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hamilton Boulevard
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northeast Adams Street
Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Catherine Street
Turn left onto Catherine Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Oswego Street
Turn left onto North Oswego Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peoria, IL and Spring Bay, IL, road signs point toward 150: East Peoria and Washington.
150: East Peoria
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
Washington
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Bay Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| McClugage Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 24 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Tremont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Catherine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spring Bay Road
— 6.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, IL and Spring Bay, IL.
1
Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue
84 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
466 ft
·
20 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Adams Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 150: East Peoria, Washington
5
Merge onto US 150
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClugage Bridge
6
Continue on US 24
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 24
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Merge onto IL 116
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
9
Turn slight left
438 ft
·
19 sec
10
Continue on IL 26
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Spring Bay Road
11
Continue on IL 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Tremont Street
12
Turn left onto Catherine Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Catherine Street
13
Turn left onto North Oswego Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Oswego Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Oswego Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spring Bay, IL
Evening in Spring Bay on Thursday
Local time
7:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Peoria, IL to Spring Bay, IL covers 12.4 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spring Bay Road, Northeast Adams Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Peoria, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hamilton Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Peoria, IL and Spring Bay, IL, road signs point toward 150: East Peoria and Washington.
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