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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154 mi
03h 18m
Flight
127.72 mi
205.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.72 mi
Kilometers
205.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154 mi
Kilometers
247.84 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bement
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Bement
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Aurora
77.1 mi
01h 39m
To Bement
77 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Towanda

    1442 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North 1900 East Road

    2035 ft · 44 sec · North 1900 East Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hely Street

    1225 ft · 35 sec · West Hely Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Towanda Barnes Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · North Towanda Barnes Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Seminary Street

    3190 ft · 1 min · North Seminary Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East 700 North Road

    1886 ft · 44 sec · East 700 North Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 74 East: Champaign

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 54: Farmer City, Gibson City

    1816 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on East Clinton Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Clinton Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1576 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Royal Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road

  31. 31

    Continue on County Highway 5

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Highway 5

  32. 32

    Continue on North 525 East Road

    3 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North 550 East Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto County Road 2300 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Highway Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Highway Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on North 525 East Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto County Highway 5

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Deland Monticello Road

    3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto West Bridge Street

    2647 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street

  42. 42

    Continue on West Brige Street

    569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street

  43. 43

    Continue on West Center Street

    3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  44. 44

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto West Center Street

    1085 ft · 26 sec · West Center Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Macon Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street

  48. 48

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
48 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
48.7 mi · 32%
North Bridge Street
23.5 mi · 15%
I 74 East
16.3 mi · 11%
South Lake Street
7.08 mi · 5%
North Towanda Barnes Road
6.78 mi · 4%
Macon Street
6.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 39m from Aurora
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chenoa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoa.

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Bement. Straight-line distance: 127.72 mi (205.54 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Bement

#2 Bement

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,661
Coordinates39.9219800, -88.5720100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Bement (-88.57201, 39.92198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.95
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Bement. The current time is 07:58:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.