How far is Bloomington, IL from Spring Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 in Illinois, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Spring Valley.
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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
2903 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Morris Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield
1228 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Quincy Street
2394 ft · 1 min · West Quincy Street
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Turn left onto North Federal Street
7.2 mi · 13 min · North Federal Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 104
2.8 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 104
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Turn right onto County Highway 14
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on East 2873rd Lane
3 mi · 7 min · East 2873rd Lane
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Turn left onto North 950th Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · North 950th Avenue
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Continue on East 2753rd Lane
550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2753rd Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomington and Spring Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway
65.7 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Bloomington and 80.5 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bloomington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.
Springfield station
Carlinville
Lincoln
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 112.36 mi (180.82 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 Valley
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8967100, -90.9787500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-90.97875, 39.89671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.77 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
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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