How far is Aurora, IL from Thomasboro, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Thomasboro, IL is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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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 02h 49m.
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.
Township in Kankakee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Thomasboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Thomasboro.
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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
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 136: Rantoul, Fisher
1572 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 136: Rantoul
655 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Champaign Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Champaign Avenue
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Turn right onto South Tanner Street
1692 ft · 49 sec · South Tanner Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on West Liberty Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · West Liberty Drive
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Continue on County Road 1500 East
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 East
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Turn right onto West Clark Street
78 m · 9 sec · West Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Thomasboro.
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-57 South
Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 01h 01m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Thomasboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Thomasboro?
The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Otto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Aurora and 63.5 miles from Thomasboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Thomasboro.
Stop Ideas Near Otto
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 Otto.
Kankakee
Gilman
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Thomasboro. Straight-line distance: 105.19 mi (169.28 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasboro
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,066 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417000, -88.1842100 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasboro (-88.18421, 40.2417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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