How far is Aurora, IL from Pinckneyville, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Pinckneyville, IL is about 311.1 miles (500.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
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.
Township in Logan County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Pinckneyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Pinckneyville.
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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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Continue on Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road
39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road
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Turn right onto Caton Farm Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road
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Turn left
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
59 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1411 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
21.7 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Pinckneyville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinckneyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Pinckneyville?
The road trip is about 311.1 miles (500.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Aurora and 155.5 miles from Pinckneyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 CDT. 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 $41.41 one way or $82.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinckneyville.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
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 Elkhart.
Lincoln
Springfield station
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Pinckneyville. Straight-line distance: 260.43 mi (419.12 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinckneyville
City in Perry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,319 |
| Coordinates | 38.0803300, -89.3820300 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinckneyville (-89.38203, 38.08033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.41 | $82.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.70 | $93.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.24 | $116.48 |
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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