How far is Aurora, IL from Bushnell, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Bushnell, IL is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Bushnell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Bushnell.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa
3054 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 41, IL 164
2291 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2749 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Linwood Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · South Linwood Road
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Continue on South Western Avenue
1617 ft · 32 sec · South Western Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Commercial Drive
10.2 mi · 16 min · South Commercial Drive
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Continue on IL 41
2.8 mi · 5 min · IL 41
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Continue on North 2350th Road
2721 ft · 54 sec · North 2350th Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1881 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
2810 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on East 2300th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East 2300th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East 2300th Street
650 ft · 13 sec · East 2300th Street
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Turn straight onto North 2100th Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North 2100th Road
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Turn right onto East Gridley Street
1262 ft · 1 min · East Gridley Street
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Turn left onto North Crafford Street
14 m · 2 sec · North Crafford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Crafford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Bushnell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Bushnell?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Aurora and 97.5 miles from Bushnell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Bushnell.
Stop Ideas Near Fenton
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 Fenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Bushnell. Straight-line distance: 141.05 mi (227 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bushnell
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,825 |
| Coordinates | 40.5528200, -90.5062400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bushnell (-90.50624, 40.55282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
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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