How far is Aurora, IL from Twin Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Twin Grove, IL is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 16m.
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 Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Twin Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Twin Grove.
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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
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 9: Pekin
1830 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 150 West, IL 9 West
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Market Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on East 1400 North Road
1.6 km · 1 min · East 1400 North Road
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Turn right onto North 1000 East Road
2179 ft · 2 min · North 1000 East Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1000 East Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Twin Grove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Partly Cloudy near Twin Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Twin Grove?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Odell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Aurora and 55.9 miles from Twin Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.85 one way or $35.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Partly Cloudy near Twin Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Odell
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 Odell.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Twin Grove. Straight-line distance: 96.07 mi (154.61 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Twin Grove
Twin Grove is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4933700, -89.0798000 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Grove (-89.0798, 40.49337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.52 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.15 | $20.33 | $40.65 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| Diesel | $6.53 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
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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