How far is Aurora, IL from East Saint Louis, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to East Saint Louis, IL is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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 05h 03m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and East Saint Louis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and East Saint Louis.
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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 right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
76 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Exchange Avenue
1104 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Exchange Avenue
1024 ft · 30 sec · Exchange Avenue
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
802 ft · 15 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
36 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
594 ft · 11 sec · North 9th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 9th Street
39 m · 2 sec · North 9th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
585 ft · 10 sec · North 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and East Saint Louis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 01h 37m
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 Sunny near East Saint Louis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to East Saint Louis?
The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Aurora and 133.5 miles from East Saint Louis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near East Saint Louis.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and East Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 237.24 mi (381.8 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Saint Louis
City in St.
| Population | 25,776 |
| Coordinates | 38.6245000, -90.1509400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Saint Louis (-90.15094, 38.6245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.56 | $71.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.11 | $80.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.89 | $87.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.02 | $100.03 |
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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