How far is Aurora, IL from Spring Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Spring Valley.
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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
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
1945 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
803 ft · 18 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
3183 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on 5th Street
1974 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on 4th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North 2725th Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North 2725th Road
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Turn left onto North Spalding Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Spalding Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spalding Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Spring Valley.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
30 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Serena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Aurora and 31.3 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Serena
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 Serena.
Plano
Mendota station
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 54.45 mi (87.63 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3275400, -89.1998100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-89.19981, 41.32754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.48 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
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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