How far is Aurora, IL from Fulton, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Fulton, IL is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Fulton.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa
3054 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
6.7 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Lincoln Road
9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on East Lincoln Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way
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Continue on East Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · East Lincolnway
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Road
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Take the exit slight right
810 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 14th Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · 14th Avenue
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Turn right onto Waller Road
1374 ft · 30 sec · Waller Road
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
6 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Fulton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Fulton?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Aurora and 53.3 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Ashton
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 Ashton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 95.01 mi (152.91 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fulton
City in Illinois
| Population | 3,285 |
| Coordinates | 41.8672500, -90.1595700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-90.15957, 41.86725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
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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