How far is Aurora, IL from South Pekin, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to South Pekin, IL is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and South Pekin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and South Pekin.
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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
56 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29: Pekin, East Peoria
1906 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
766 ft · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Radio City Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Radio City Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Radio City Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Radio City Drive
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Continue on North 8th Street
3002 ft · 51 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Ann Eliza Street
1767 ft · 30 sec · Ann Eliza Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and South Pekin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
56 mi · 01h 00m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Pekin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to South Pekin?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Aurora and 74.9 miles from South Pekin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Pekin.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and South Pekin. Straight-line distance: 111.6 mi (179.61 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Pekin
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.4944800, -89.6517700 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pekin (-89.65177, 40.49448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
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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