How far is Aurora, IL from Du Quoin, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Du Quoin, IL is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Du Quoin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Du Quoin.
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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
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp straight toward South Business Route 51
19.6 mi · 24 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on North 2600 East Rd
7.9 mi · 9 min · North 2600 East Rd
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Turn right onto North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
2668 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
142 m · 8 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn straight onto Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on County Road 2400 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 E
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Continue on 300 East Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · 300 East Road
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on North Kennedy Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Gallatin Street
2405 ft · 34 sec · West Gallatin Street
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Turn right
554 ft · 7 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 51
13.4 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 51
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Continue on 250E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 250E
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Continue on North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on County Road 180 E
4.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 E
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Continue on North Commercial Street
2996 ft · 51 sec · North Commercial Street
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Continue on North Poplar Street
12.2 mi · 19 min · North Poplar Street
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Continue on N Locust St
1263 ft · 30 sec · N Locust St
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Continue on South Locust Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · South Locust Street
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto West Poplar Street
1950 ft · 40 sec · West Poplar Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
146 m · 23 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Du Quoin.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Du Quoin?
The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Aurora and 147 miles from Du Quoin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Du Quoin.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clinton City Hall
Warrensburg Village Hall
City of Decatur
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Illinois Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Du Quoin. Straight-line distance: 263.55 mi (424.14 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Du Quoin
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 5,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.0114400, -89.2361900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Du Quoin (-89.23619, 38.01144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.15 | $88.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.31 | $96.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
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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