How far is Bedford, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Bedford, IL to Aurora, IL is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Aurora.
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Start on Bedford Road
82 m · 12 sec · Bedford Road
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Continue on Road 886 North
1984 ft · 1 min · Road 886 North
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Continue on Road 4000 East
1.6 km · 4 min · Road 4000 East
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Continue on 874 North
1.3 km · 3 min · 874 North
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Turn slight left onto 865 North
1.5 mi · 6 min · 865 North
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 1500 North
5.6 mi · 8 min · 1500 North
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 100
3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 100
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Take the ramp right
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
65.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1853 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
32 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Walker Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road
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Turn left onto Ashley Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
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Turn left onto Minkler Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road
38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road
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Continue on Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Aurora.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Illinois Route 100
Merge slight left
65.2 mi · 01h 11m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Aurora?
The road trip is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Bedford and 124.4 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near McLean
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 194.56 mi (313.11 km).
#1 Bedford
Township in Wayne County, Illinois
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 39.5292100, -90.5842900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.11 | $66.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.86 | $81.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
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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