How far is Aurora, IL from Kickapoo, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Kickapoo, IL is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.15 mi
02h 47m
Flight
102.32 mi
164.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.32 mi
Kilometers
164.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.15 mi
Kilometers
211.07 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kickapoo
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Wed, May 13, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-05-12T22:04
Arrive Kickapoo
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Hollowayville
IL

Village in the United States

From Aurora
65.6 mi
01h 23m
To Kickapoo
65.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Peoria

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Galena Road

    615 ft · 15 sec · North Galena Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    546 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    2406 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Airport Road

    2240 ft · 46 sec · South Airport Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Middle Road

    1 km · 3 min · West Middle Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto South Kickapoo Creek Road

    33 m · 2 sec · South Kickapoo Creek Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Kickapoo Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 26%
I 80 West
31.9 mi · 24%
North Galena Road
15.3 mi · 12%
I 180 South
9.7 mi · 7%
South Lake Street
7.08 mi · 5%
Orchard Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Peoria

Continue straight

32.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hollowayville
01h 23m from Aurora
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kickapoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Hollowayville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Aurora and 65.6 miles from Kickapoo.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kickapoo.

Stop Ideas Near Hollowayville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hollowayville, 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 Hollowayville.

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Princeton

14 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
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Kewanee

54 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

71 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 102.32 mi (164.67 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Kickapoo

#2 Kickapoo

Township in Peoria County, Illinois

Population6,907
Coordinates40.6717000, -89.6545500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Kickapoo (-89.65455, 40.6717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.52 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.26 gal · 35.04 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.69 $39.38
Premium $4.65 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.30 $24.56 $49.12

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Kickapoo. The current time is 22:04:52.

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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.