How far is Aurora, IL from Makanda, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Makanda, IL is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Makanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Makanda.
-
1
Start on West Galena Boulevard
2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard
-
2
Turn left onto North Broadway
140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway
-
3
Turn right onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
-
4
Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
-
5
Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
-
6
Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
-
7
Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
-
8
Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
-
9
Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
-
10
Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
-
11
Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
-
12
Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1306 ft · 32 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
1673 ft · 38 sec
-
15
Turn left onto County Highway 44
1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44
-
16
Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
-
17
Continue on New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
-
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Road
-
19
Turn left onto West Peotone Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road
-
20
Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
-
21
Continue on Old Chicago Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road
-
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102
3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102
-
23
Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
-
24
Turn left onto County Road North 303 West
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West
-
25
Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
-
26
Continue on South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
-
27
Continue on West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
-
28
Continue on South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
-
29
Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
-
30
Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
2010 ft · 57 sec
-
31
Merge slight left
149.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min
-
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
-
33
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway
-
34
Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
1758 ft · 43 sec
-
35
Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
2421 ft · 59 sec
-
36
Keep slight right to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale
913 ft · 22 sec
-
37
Merge slight left onto West Deyoung Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Deyoung Street
-
38
Continue on IL-13
11.1 mi · 17 min · IL-13
-
39
Turn left onto South University Avenue
2416 ft · 35 sec · South University Avenue
-
40
Continue on South Illinois Avenue
7.8 mi · 9 min · South Illinois Avenue
-
41
Turn left onto Makanda Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Makanda Road
-
42
Keep slight right to continue on Makanda Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Makanda Road
-
43
Keep slight right to continue on Baptist Hill Road
23 m · 3 sec · Baptist Hill Road
-
44
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baptist Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Makanda.
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.
Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Makanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Makanda?
The road trip is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Aurora and 170.8 miles from Makanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.1 miles (466.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. 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 $56.71 one way or $113.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Rain Showers around Aurora and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Makanda.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Makanda. Straight-line distance: 290.12 mi (466.91 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Makanda
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 529 |
| Coordinates | 37.6175500, -89.2089700 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Makanda (-89.20897, 37.61755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.71 | $56.71 | $113.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $64.05 | $128.09 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $70.77 | $141.54 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $79.82 | $159.64 |
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 · Nov 03, 2026