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Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, IL
Jan Brndiar
Peoria, IL
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The drive from Spring Valley, IL to Peoria, IL covers 59.4 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 29, North Galena Road, IL 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.7 miles from Spring Valley, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 59.4 miles, with most of the trip on IL 29 and North Galena Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.6 miles on IL 29.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and North Galena Road. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near IL 71.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Spring Valley, IL to Peoria, IL is easy. At 1h 18m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (IL 71): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto IL 71
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 29 | 32.6 mi | 38m |
| North Galena Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| IL 71 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| North Spalding Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 180 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Jefferson Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Adams Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, IL and Peoria, IL.
Start on IL 89
Turn right onto IL 71
Continue on I 180
Take the exit
Continue on IL 29
Continue on IL 29
Continue on IL 29
Continue on IL 29
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.7 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peoria, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Spring Valley, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Valley, IL
This is one driving day of about 59.4 miles and 1h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Spring Valley, IL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Spring Valley, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Peoria, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Peoria, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.29 one way
$18.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 Spring Valley on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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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