How far is Aurora, IL from Bridgeport, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Bridgeport, IL is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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Road
265.06 mi
05h 50m
Flight
213.12 mi
342.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.12 mi
Kilometers
342.98 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.06 mi
Kilometers
426.58 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 1:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-17T02:16
Arrive Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:18 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Aurora
132.6 mi
02h 55m
To Bridgeport
132.5 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Bridgeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Bridgeport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New York Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North River Road

    1673 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway 44

    1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44

  16. 16

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2655 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Peotone Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Chicago Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102

    3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road North 303 West

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West

  25. 25

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign

    2010 ft · 57 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    117.7 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  34. 34

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  35. 35

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  39. 39

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  40. 40

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  41. 41

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  43. 43

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  45. 45

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  47. 47

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  48. 48

    Continue on North West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto West Butler Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    147 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  52. 52

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 22 min

  53. 53

    Turn right onto 800E

    1.5 km · 4 min · 800E

  54. 54

    Continue on Judy Avenue

    2686 ft · 2 min · Judy Avenue

  55. 55

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street

    8 m · 7 sec · 5th Street

  56. 56

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1250 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Bridgeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
57 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
118 mi · 45%
I 55 South
16.1 mi · 6%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 5%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
County Road North 303 West
7.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 06m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
213.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 55m from Aurora
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Bridgeport?

The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.6 miles from Aurora and 132.5 miles from Bridgeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Champaign, 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 Champaign.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 213.12 mi (342.98 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Bridgeport

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates38.7058800, -87.7600300
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Bridgeport (-87.76003, 38.70588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.41 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.7 gal · 70.82 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.77 $79.53
Premium $4.65 $43.51 $87.03
Diesel $5.30 $49.59 $99.18

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Bridgeport. The current time is 02:16:14.

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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.