How far is Aurora, IL from Canton, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Canton, IL is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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.
Township in Bureau County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Canton.
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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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Turn right
30 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
615 ft · 15 sec · North Galena Road
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Turn right
546 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville
2090 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Locust Street
2183 ft · 46 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
46 m · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn uturn onto North Main Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Canton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Peoria
Continue straight
32.6 mi · 00h 39m
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 Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Canton?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Bureau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Aurora and 79.3 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Bureau
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 Bureau.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Canton. Straight-line distance: 121.91 mi (196.19 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,265 |
| Coordinates | 40.5580900, -90.0351200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-90.03512, 40.55809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
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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