How far is Aurora, IL from Villa Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Villa Grove, IL is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Villa Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Villa 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
23.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North 2750 East Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
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Continue on North 2775 East Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
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Continue on North 2790 East Road
2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road
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Continue on North 385 East Road
2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
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Continue on North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on North Lombard Street
154 m · 13 sec · North Lombard Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 130: University Avenue
1897 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
2282 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East University Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East University Avenue
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Turn right onto North High Cross Road
2694 ft · 56 sec · North High Cross Road
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Continue on South High Cross Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South High Cross Road
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
5.6 mi · 10 min · County Road 1600 East
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on County Road 1600 East
8.1 mi · 14 min · County Road 1600 East
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Continue on North Sycamore Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto East Adams Street
151 m · 27 sec · East Adams Street
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Villa Grove.
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.
North Bridge Street
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Villa Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Villa Grove?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Forrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Aurora and 73.2 miles from Villa Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Villa Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Forrest
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 Forrest.
Pontiac station
Gilman
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Villa Grove. Straight-line distance: 131.38 mi (211.44 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Villa Grove
City in Douglas County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,414 |
| Coordinates | 39.8628100, -88.1622700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villa Grove (-88.16227, 39.86281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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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