How far is Bloomington, IL from Spring Bay, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Spring Bay, IL is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village mostly in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Spring Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Spring Bay.
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Start on North East Street
42 m · 6 sec · North East Street
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Continue on North Main Street
121 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
83 m · 19 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
120 m · 13 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on North Madison Street
858 ft · 29 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North, I 74 West: Joliet, Rockford, Peoria
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West, US 24, IL 29 South, IL 116: North Main Street
1288 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
134 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Spring Bay Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Spring Bay Road
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Continue on North Tremont Street
921 ft · 24 sec · North Tremont Street
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Turn left onto Catherine Street
722 ft · 37 sec · Catherine Street
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Turn left onto North Oswego Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Oswego Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oswego Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Spring Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Spring Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Spring Bay?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Bloomington and 24.9 miles from Spring Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Spring Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Allentown City Hall
Peoria City Hall
East Peoria City Hall/Fondulac District Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Creek.
Peoria, Illinois
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Spring Bay. Straight-line distance: 36.34 mi (58.48 km).
#1 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
| Population | 77,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.4842000, -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Bay
Township in Woodford County, Illinois
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.8244800, -89.5223200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Bay (-89.52232, 40.82448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.50 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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