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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.89 mi
04h 33m
Flight
160.14 mi
257.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.14 mi
Kilometers
257.72 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.89 mi
Kilometers
323.3 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant View
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Wed, May 13, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-05-12T18:17
Arrive Pleasant View
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hopewell
IL

Village in Illinois

From Aurora
100.4 mi
02h 16m
To Pleasant View
100.5 mi
02h 16m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SSW

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.

  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

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville

    2090 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    39 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 24

    16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pokeberry Road

    689 ft · 21 sec · Pokeberry Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Pokeberry Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Pokeberry Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Pokeberry Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Pokeberry Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Pokeberry Road

    2640 ft · 2 min · Pokeberry Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South B I- 3

    1.5 km · 2 min · South B I- 3

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Old Route 67

    148 m · 13 sec · Old Route 67

  31. 31

    Continue on South B I- 3

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South B I- 3

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peoria
34.7 mi · 17%
I 80 West
31.9 mi · 16%
South Main Street
28.2 mi · 14%
US 24 West
19.3 mi · 10%
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 8%
North Galena Road
16.6 mi · 8%
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 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.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
02h 16m from Aurora
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hopewell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chillicothe City Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Chillicothe City Hall

Chillicothe , IL
908 N 2nd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall,Pier,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Lacon City Hall

Lacon , IL
406 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Lacon City Hall and Police Department

Lacon , IL
406 5th St, Lacon, IL 61540
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopewell.

BUS

Peoria, Illinois

40 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Princeton

45 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

49 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

66 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Pleasant View. Straight-line distance: 160.14 mi (257.72 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasant View

Township in Macon County, Illinois

Population1,371
Coordinates40.1031000, -90.4648500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Pleasant View (-90.46485, 40.1031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.83 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
14.18 gal · 53.66 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Aurora and Pleasant View. The current time is 18:17:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.