How far is Aurora, IL from Pleasant View, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Pleasant View, IL is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Pleasant View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Pleasant View.
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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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Turn right
30 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
615 ft · 15 sec · North Galena Road
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Turn right
546 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville
2090 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
39 m · 5 sec
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Continue on West Valley View Drive
1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive
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Continue on United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Pokeberry Road
689 ft · 21 sec · Pokeberry Road
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Continue on Pokeberry Road
2 mi · 8 min · Pokeberry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Pokeberry Road
24 m · 4 sec · Pokeberry Road
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Continue on Pokeberry Road
2640 ft · 2 min · Pokeberry Road
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Turn left onto South B I- 3
1.5 km · 2 min · South B I- 3
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Turn slight right onto Old Route 67
148 m · 13 sec · Old Route 67
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Continue on South B I- 3
1.6 mi · 4 min · South B I- 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South B I- 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Pleasant View.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Peoria
Continue straight
32.6 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasant View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Pleasant View?
The road trip is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Aurora and 100.5 miles from Pleasant View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 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 Pleasant View.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chillicothe City Hall
Lacon City Hall
Lacon City Hall and Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopewell.
Peoria, Illinois
Princeton
Kewanee
Uptown Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 160.14 mi (257.72 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant View
Township in Macon County, Illinois
| Population | 1,371 |
| Coordinates | 40.1031000, -90.4648500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant View (-90.46485, 40.1031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
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 12, 2026
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