How far is Peoria, IL from Spring Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Peoria, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.45 mi
01h 19m
Flight
48.27 mi
77.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.45 mi
Kilometers
95.68 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 2:26 PM CST
Return by in Peoria
Tue, Nov 10, 3:46 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-11-10T13:06
Arrive Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 2:26 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sparland
IL

Village in Marshall County, Illinois

From Peoria
29.7 mi
00h 39m
To Spring Valley
29.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Spring Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Spring Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Jefferson Avenue

    26 m · 9 sec · Northeast Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    142 m · 20 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast Adams Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northeast Adams Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Adams Street

    1568 ft · 41 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Galena Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · North Galena Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29

  10. 10

    Continue on South 4th Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    17 mi · 19 min · County Road 1400 East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    3069 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spalding Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria and Spring Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 1400 East
27.6 mi · 46%
South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 15%
North Galena Road
7.64 mi · 13%
North State Route 29
6.11 mi · 10%
Northeast Adams Street
2.93 mi · 5%
Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 1400 East

Continue on County Road 1400 East

17 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparland
00h 39m from Peoria
Leave By
3:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Sparland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Peoria and 29.7 miles from Spring Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Sparland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sparland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chillicothe City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Chillicothe City Hall

Chillicothe , IL
908 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall,Pier,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Lacon City Hall

Lacon , IL
406 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Lacon City Hall and Police Department

Lacon , IL
406 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sparland.

RAIL

Princeton

40 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

45 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Kewanee

48 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Mendota station

64 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peoria and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 48.27 mi (77.68 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The third most populous city in Illinois.

Population109,428
Coordinates40.6936500, -89.5889900
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3275400, -89.1998100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Peoria (-89.58899, 40.69365)
End: Spring Valley (-89.19981, 41.32754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.94 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.79
4.2 gal · 15.88 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $9.40 $18.79
Mid-grade $5.09 $10.69 $21.37
Premium $5.65 $11.87 $23.73
Diesel $6.51 $13.66 $27.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Spring Valley. The current time is 13:06:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.