How far is Aurora, IL from Saint Anne, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Saint Anne, IL is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.63 mi
01h 53m
Flight
59.75 mi
96.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.75 mi
Kilometers
96.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.63 mi
Kilometers
126.55 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Anne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 9:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Saint Anne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Symerton
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Aurora
39.3 mi
00h 56m
To Saint Anne
39.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Saint Anne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Saint Anne.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New York Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North River Road

    1673 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway 44

    1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44

  16. 16

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2655 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Peotone Road

    4 mi · 5 min · West Peotone Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Wilmington Road

    9 mi · 12 min · West Wilmington Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    8.1 mi · 11 min · South La Grange Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    2017 ft · 40 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee

    2192 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  28. 28

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    121 m · 12 sec · North Dixie Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Station Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · West Station Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Chicago Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · South Chicago Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Saint Anne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
16.1 mi · 20%
West Wilmington Road
9.03 mi · 11%
South La Grange Road
8.1 mi · 10%
Lincoln Highway
7.36 mi · 9%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi · 9%
I-57 South
6.53 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Symerton
00h 56m from Aurora
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Aurora and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Anne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Saint Anne?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Symerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Aurora and 39.3 miles from Saint Anne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Aurora and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Saint Anne.

Stop Ideas Near Symerton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Symerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

22 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

28 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Homewood

41 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Saint Anne. Straight-line distance: 59.75 mi (96.16 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 Saint Anne

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,174
Coordinates41.0250300, -87.7139200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Saint Anne (-87.71392, 41.02503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Saint Anne. The current time is 05:45:57.

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.