How far is Spring Bay, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Spring Bay, IL to Chicago, IL is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Bay and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Bay and Chicago.
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Start on North Oswego Street
6 m · 3 sec · North Oswego Street
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Turn right onto Catherine Street
722 ft · 37 sec · Catherine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tremont Street
2234 ft · 45 sec · North Tremont Street
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Continue on Spring Bay Road
16.3 mi · 29 min · Spring Bay Road
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 5th Street
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Take the ramp right toward Railroad Street
3267 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 East
17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East
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Merge slight right
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet
2040 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 46 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Bay and Chicago.
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 80 East
Merge slight left
65 mi · 01h 10m
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 Spring Bay and Sunny near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Bay to Chicago?
The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Spring Bay and 68.8 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Bay and Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Ottawa
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 Ottawa.
Mendota station
Plano
Dwight station
Princeton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Bay and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 120.22 mi (193.48 km).
#1 Spring Bay
Township in Woodford County, Illinois
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.8244800, -89.5223200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $23.10 | $46.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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