How far is Auburn, IL from Rochester, IL?
The driving distance from Auburn, IL to Rochester, IL is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sangamon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Rochester.
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Start on North 5th Street
882 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Jackson Street
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Turn left
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29 South: Taylorville
1947 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
63 m · 6 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1203 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Rochester.
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.
West Jackson Street
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Rochester?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Auburn and 12.4 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill
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 Cotton Hill.
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Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 15.79 mi (25.41 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,591 |
| Coordinates | 39.5917200, -89.7464900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 39.7494900, -89.5317600 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-89.53176, 39.74949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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