How far is Aurora, IL from Paxton, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Paxton, IL is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 28m.
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.
Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Paxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Paxton.
-
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
45.9 mi · 49 min
-
32
Take the exit slight right toward IL 9: Paxton, Gibson City
1859 ft · 40 sec
-
33
Turn straight onto Ottawa Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Ottawa Road
-
34
Continue on South Market Street
985 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
-
35
Turn right onto East Patton Street
133 m · 13 sec · East Patton Street
-
36
Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
1304 ft · 24 sec · South Railroad Avenue
-
37
Turn right onto East Pells Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Pells Street
-
38
Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
-
39
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Paxton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Paxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Paxton?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Bourbonnais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Aurora and 55.5 miles from Paxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Paxton.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbonnais
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 Bourbonnais.
Kankakee
Gilman
Joliet Transportation Center
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Paxton. Straight-line distance: 90.6 mi (145.8 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paxton
City in Ford County, Illinois
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.4603100, -88.0953200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paxton (-88.09532, 40.46031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.