Illinois, United States
Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway
Bluffs and river towns along the Illinois River valley.
Ottawa → Peoria
- Distance
- 86 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Starved Rock area
- Dickson Mounds
- Peoria riverfront
Must ride
★ 8.3/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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