How far is Aurora, IL from Somerset, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Somerset, IL is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.
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.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Somerset.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Broadway
140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway
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Turn right onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
1673 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 44
1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
2655 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Road
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Turn left onto West Peotone Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road
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Turn right onto South Chicago Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on Old Chicago Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102
3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102
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Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
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Turn left onto County Road North 303 West
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Continue on South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
2010 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
149.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street
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Turn left
1 km · 51 sec
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Highway 145
5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Deneal Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Deneal Road
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Continue on Deneal Road
1894 ft · 1 min · Deneal Road
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Turn sharp right onto Somerset Road
35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Somerset.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-57 South
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Aurora and Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Somerset?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.4 miles from Aurora and 172.2 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 $45.89 one way or $91.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Aurora and Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 283.8 mi (456.73 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 3,955 |
| Coordinates | 37.6544900, -88.4572700 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-88.45727, 37.65449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $45.89 | $91.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.76 | $103.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.55 | $129.10 |
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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