How far is Aurora, IL from Germantown Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Germantown Hills, IL is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Germantown Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Germantown Hills.
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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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Turn right
30 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan
1403 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left onto County Road 2100 E
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 2100 E
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Turn straight onto County Road 1400 North
3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on East Husseman Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Husseman Street
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Continue on West Front Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on County Road 1400 North
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 1400 North
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Continue on State Route 116
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 116
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Continue on East Mount Vernon Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Mount Vernon Street
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Continue on State Route 116
4.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 116
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 116
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Germantown Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 39 South
Merge slight left
36.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Germantown Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Germantown Hills?
The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Oglesby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Aurora and 57.6 miles from Germantown Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Germantown Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Oglesby
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 Oglesby.
Mendota station
Princeton
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Germantown Hills. Straight-line distance: 90.95 mi (146.37 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germantown Hills
City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.7664300, -89.4678700 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Germantown Hills (-89.46787, 40.76643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
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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