How far is Aurora, IL from Warsaw, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Warsaw, IL is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Warsaw.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa
3054 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
21.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Burlington
28.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Fort Madison
1531 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Roosevelt Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on 71st Street
5.7 mi · 7 min · 71st Street
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Continue on Highway 61
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 61
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Continue on 71st Street
708 ft · 9 sec · 71st Street
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Continue on 354th Avenue
28 mi · 33 min · 354th Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1192 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right
37 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Warsaw Road
2869 ft · 57 sec · Warsaw Road
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Continue on County Highway 32
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32
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Continue on North 6th Street
3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Warsaw.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Green Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Aurora and 127.8 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Green Rock
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 Green Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 188.93 mi (304.06 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warsaw
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.3592100, -91.4346000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-91.4346, 40.35921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $33.98 | $67.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
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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