How far is Aurora, IL from Arthur, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Arthur, IL is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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 42m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Arthur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Arthur.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Continue on Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road
39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road
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Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North 2750 East Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
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Continue on North 2775 East Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
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Continue on North 2790 East Road
2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road
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Continue on North 385 East Road
2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
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Continue on North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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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 County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 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 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on North Lombard Street
2649 ft · 1 min · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
1853 ft · 52 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Division Street
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Continue on County Road 300 E
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
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Turn right onto County Road 1600 N
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 1600 N
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 19 sec · 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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 6
9.2 mi · 13 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto County Road 17
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 17
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Continue on Johnson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Johnson Street
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Continue on County Line Street
2247 ft · 45 sec · County Line Street
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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 Road 50 East
3.4 mi · 6 min · 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 50 East
2035 ft · 41 sec · North County Road 50 East
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road 950 North
159 m · 9 sec · County Road 950 North
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Continue on United States Route 36
3077 ft · 57 sec · United States Route 36
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Turn left onto North County Road 000 East
4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
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Continue on North Vine Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Vine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Arthur.
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.
North Bridge Street
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Aurora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Arthur?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 Aurora and 75.2 miles from Arthur.
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 9.1 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Aurora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arthur.
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 Aurora and Arthur. Straight-line distance: 141.58 mi (227.85 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arthur
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,192 |
| Coordinates | 39.7147600, -88.4722800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arthur (-88.47228, 39.71476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
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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