How far is Aurora, IL from Granville, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Granville, IL is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.67 mi
01h 37m
Flight
58.27 mi
93.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.67 mi
Kilometers
110.51 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-19T05:51
Arrive Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Serena
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Aurora
34.3 mi
00h 48m
To Granville
34.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Granville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Granville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    30 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Hennepin, Oglesby

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Columbia Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    1318 ft · 38 sec · McCoy Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harrison Court

    41 m · 6 sec · Harrison Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Granville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
14.9 mi · 22%
I 39 South
7.53 mi · 11%
South Lake Street
7.08 mi · 10%
East 4th Street
5.66 mi · 8%
North Columbia Avenue
2.11 mi · 3%
Orchard Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

30 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serena
00h 48m from Aurora
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Granville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Granville?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Serena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Aurora and 34.4 miles from Granville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Granville.

Stop Ideas Near Serena

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Serena, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Serena.

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

33 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

51 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

54 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Granville. Straight-line distance: 58.27 mi (93.78 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Granville

Human settlement in Putnam County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates41.2611500, -89.2275900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Granville (-89.22759, 41.26115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.65 $11.26 $22.53
Diesel $5.30 $12.84 $25.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Granville. The current time is 05:51:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.