How far is Aurora, IL from Eldorado, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Eldorado, IL is about 329 miles (529.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Douglas County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Eldorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Eldorado.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Broadway
140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway
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Turn right onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
1673 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 44
1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto West Peotone Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on Old Chicago Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102
3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102
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Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
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Turn left onto County Road North 303 West
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
2010 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
149.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Louisville
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Belle Rive, Bluford
1901 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Highway 17
736 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 17
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Continue on Brehm Lane
2.2 mi · 4 min · Brehm Lane
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Continue on North Main Street
2227 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue on County Road 6
3.8 mi · 6 min · County Road 6
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1643 ft · 33 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Randolph Street
136 m · 10 sec · East Randolph Street
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Turn right onto South Jackson Street
1511 ft · 25 sec · South Jackson Street
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Continue on County Road 1165 East
9 mi · 13 min · County Road 1165 East
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Continue on County Road 1200 East
10.5 mi · 16 min · County Road 1200 East
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1653 ft · 49 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Eldorado.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Eldorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Eldorado?
The road trip is about 329 miles (529.4 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?
Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.6 miles from Aurora and 164.4 miles from Eldorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 $43.78 one way or $87.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Eldorado.
Stop Ideas Near Arcola
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 Arcola.
Mattoon station
Illinois Terminal
Effingham
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Eldorado. Straight-line distance: 272.78 mi (438.99 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eldorado
City in Saline County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,837 |
| Coordinates | 37.8136600, -88.4381000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eldorado (-88.4381, 37.81366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.38 | $98.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.03 | $108.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.58 | $123.16 |
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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