How far is Aurora, IL from Streator, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Streator, IL is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.25 mi
01h 33m
Flight
51.63 mi
83.09 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Aurora.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.63 mi
Kilometers
83.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.25 mi
Kilometers
93.75 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Streator
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Streator
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Serena
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Aurora
29.1 mi
00h 46m
To Streator
29.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Streator.

  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

    32.6 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2753rd Road

    3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Green Street

    2119 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto La Salle Street

    835 ft · 27 sec · La Salle Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 17th Road

    1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Moore Street

    785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Bloomington Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Bloomington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    60 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    51 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Streator.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 21%
South Lake Street
7.08 mi · 12%
North Bloomington Street
2.19 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.86 mi · 1%
Orchard Road
0.73 mi · 1%
East 17th Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serena
00h 46m from Aurora
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Streator.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Streator?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 29.1 miles from Aurora and 29.1 miles from Streator.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Streator.

Stop Ideas Near Serena

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Serena, 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 Serena.

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

33 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

51 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

54 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Streator. Straight-line distance: 51.63 mi (83.09 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Streator

#2 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Streator. The current time is 04:55:15.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.