How far is Aurora, IL from Bement, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Bement, IL is about 154 miles (247.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Bement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Bement.
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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
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Towanda
1442 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1900 East Road
2035 ft · 44 sec · North 1900 East Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2706 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hely Street
1225 ft · 35 sec · West Hely Street
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Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road
3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road
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Continue on North Towanda Barnes Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Towanda Barnes Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Seminary Street
3190 ft · 1 min · North Seminary Street
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Continue on East 700 North Road
1886 ft · 44 sec · East 700 North Road
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Turn left onto I 74 East: Champaign
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City
1816 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East Clinton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1576 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Royal Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on North 525 East Road
3 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on North 550 East Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road
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Turn right onto County Road 2300 North
1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North
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Turn left onto North Highway Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Highway Avenue
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Continue on North 525 East Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
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Turn straight onto County Highway 5
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
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Turn straight onto Deland Monticello Road
3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
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Turn straight onto West Bridge Street
2647 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Brige Street
569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street
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Continue on West Center Street
3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto West Center Street
1085 ft · 26 sec · West Center Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Macon Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Bement.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
48.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Bement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Bement?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Aurora and 77 miles from Bement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Bement.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Bement. Straight-line distance: 127.72 mi (205.54 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bement
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 39.9219800, -88.5720100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bement (-88.57201, 39.92198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
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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