How far is Aurora, IL from Blue Mound, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Blue Mound, IL is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Blue Mound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Blue Mound.
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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
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
22.8 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana
2502 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana
2607 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge left
9 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Blue Mound.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 01h 07m
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 leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Blue Mound?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Aurora and 86 miles from Blue Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Blue Mound. Straight-line distance: 148.37 mi (238.78 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue Mound
Village in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.7011500, -89.1231400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Mound (-89.12314, 39.70115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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