How far is Aurora, IL from Cerro Gordo, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Cerro Gordo, IL is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Cerro Gordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Cerro Gordo.
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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
48.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Towanda
1442 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1900 East Road
2035 ft · 44 sec · North 1900 East Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2706 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hely Street
1225 ft · 35 sec · West Hely Street
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Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road
3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road
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Continue on North Towanda Barnes Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Towanda Barnes Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Seminary Street
3190 ft · 1 min · North Seminary Street
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Continue on East 700 North Road
1886 ft · 44 sec · East 700 North Road
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Turn left onto I 74 East: Champaign
1420 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Le Roy
1779 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto St Leroy Spur
707 ft · 20 sec · St Leroy Spur
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Turn left onto East Bicentennial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Bicentennial Drive
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on LeRoy Road
4 mi · 10 min · LeRoy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Parnell Road
529 ft · 17 sec · Parnell Road
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Turn right onto Fullerton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fullerton Road
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Continue on North County Road 2100 East
13.7 mi · 24 min · North County Road 2100 East
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Turn left onto East 1500 North Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1500 North Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8.3 mi · 15 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Carter Street
583 ft · 17 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
989 ft · 22 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
142 m · 26 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
51 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Cerro Gordo.
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
48.4 mi · 00h 52m
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 Partly Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Cerro Gordo?
The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Aurora and 75.7 miles from Cerro Gordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Partly Sunny near Cerro Gordo.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Cerro Gordo. Straight-line distance: 130.95 mi (210.75 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cerro Gordo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.8905900, -88.7281300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cerro Gordo (-88.72813, 39.89059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.32 | $56.65 |
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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