How far is Arthur, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Arthur, IL to Aurora, IL is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arthur and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arthur and Aurora.
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Start on South Vine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Vine Street
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Continue on North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Route 36
3077 ft · 52 sec · United States Route 36
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Continue on County Road 950 North
159 m · 14 sec · County Road 950 North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North County Road 50 East
2035 ft · 41 sec · North County Road 50 East
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Continue on County Highway 14
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on North County Road 50E
3.4 mi · 6 min · North County Road 50E
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Continue on County Road 00 East
4 mi · 7 min · County Road 00 East
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Continue on County Line Street
2247 ft · 45 sec · County Line Street
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Continue on Johnson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Continue on County Road 17
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto County Road 6
9.2 mi · 12 min · County Road 6
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 200 East
588 ft · 14 sec · County Road 200 East
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Continue on Main Street
777 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 1600 N
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 1600 N
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Turn left onto County Road 300 E
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Continue on South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Lombard Street
2633 ft · 1 min · South Lombard Street
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Continue on County Road 400 East
1174 ft · 29 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 55 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2529 ft · 54 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
77.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Turn right onto Walker Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road
38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Continue on Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arthur and Aurora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
77.9 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Arthur and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arthur to Aurora?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Forrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Arthur and 102.2 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arthur and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Forrest
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 Forrest.
Pontiac station
Gilman
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arthur and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 141.58 mi (227.85 km).
#1 Arthur
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,192 |
| Coordinates | 39.7147600, -88.4722800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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