Origin
Spring Bay, IL
Afternoon in Spring Bay on Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Bay, IL to North Peoria, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Bay, IL
Stéphane Tendon
North Peoria, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Spring Bay to North Peoria is 11.7 miles and takes about 20m via Spring Bay Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a straightforward surface road drive, making it ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll find this route offers a no-fuss way to get from point A to point B without the complexities of major highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Bay Road | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| East War Memorial Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Prospect Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East McClure Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Tremont Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Catherine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Oswego Street | <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 Spring Bay, IL and North Peoria, IL.
1
Start on North Oswego Street
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Oswego Street
2
Turn right onto Catherine Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Catherine Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 26
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Tremont Street
4
Continue on IL 26
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Spring Bay Road
5
Turn right onto IL 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
6
Take the exit
1.6 mi
·
2 min
7
Continue on US 150
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East War Memorial Drive
8
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Prospect Road
9
Turn right onto East McClure Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East McClure Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East McClure Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Catherine Street
Turn right onto Catherine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 26 / North Tremont Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 26 / North Tremont Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IL 116 / North Main Street
Turn right onto IL 116 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Prospect Road
Turn left onto North Prospect Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.57 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
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
North Peoria, IL
Afternoon in North Peoria on Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
2 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
20m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Spring Bay Road, covering 6.3 miles. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and local traffic, rather than high-speed cruising. The driving experience will be akin to moving through a series of connected neighborhoods and business districts.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Spring Bay Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Catherine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Catherine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 26 / North Tremont Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.6 miles (IL 116 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Leaves and Beans
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
19min in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Peoria Heights, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop;breakfast;tea
Cafe Santa Rosa
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
19min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Dar Al Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: cake;coffee_shop
Visit websiteIntuition Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Peoria, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Visit websiteRiver Kitty Cafe
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Peoria, IL
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteEl Mirador En El Rio
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Cuisine: bagel;coffee_shop
Hours: Su 10:00-19:00; Mo-Tu, Th 08:00-20:00; W...
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
19min in
0.1 mi from route
Peoria Heights, IL
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-We 05:00-23:00; Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa...
Visit websiteJimmy John's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
19min in
0.1 mi from route
Peoria, IL
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteDomino's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
19min in
0.2 mi from route
Peoria, IL
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteDunkin'
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
19min in
0.2 mi from route
Peoria, IL
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteHardee's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
16min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Peoria, IL
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteAlexander's Steak House
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
16min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Peoria, IL
Cuisine: steak_house
Visit websiteVillage Public Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
2min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Woods Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
19min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Sinclair Grove
Park
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Forest Park South Nature Preserve
Park
Near the end, short detour
19min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Woods Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
19min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Prospect Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
19min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
21min in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Peoria, IL
Hours: We-Sa 09:00-16:00 open; Su 12:00-17:00 o...
Visit websiteIronworkers Memorial
Memorial
Later in the drive, right off the route
16min in
0.1 mi from route
Roanoke-Randolph Street Historic District
District
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Settlement of Peoria Historic Site
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Liberty Bell
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Abraham Lincoln Statue
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
21min in
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Embassy Suites
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
21min in
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
East Peoria, IL
Visit websiteRed Roof Inn
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
21min in
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Spring Bay Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Catherine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 26 / North Tremont Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.6 miles (IL 116 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Peoria, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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