How far is Bement, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Bement, IL to Aurora, IL is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.37 mi
02h 52m
Flight
127.72 mi
205.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.72 mi
Kilometers
205.54 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.37 mi
Kilometers
224.29 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bement
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bement
2026-04-22T18:28
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bement
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Bement
77.1 mi
01h 26m
To Aurora
62.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bement and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bement and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Macon Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    1085 ft · 22 sec · West Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Center Street

    3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Brige Street

    569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    2650 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1700 North Road

    1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Deland Monticello Road

    3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway 5

    3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North 525 East Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Highway Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 North

    1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 550 East Road

    1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 525 East Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway 5

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 5

  18. 18

    Continue on Royal Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1576 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Clinton Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 74 West: Bloomington

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Downs

    1174 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 700 North Road

    140 m · 11 sec · East 700 North Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Seminary Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Seminary Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Towanda Barnes Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Towanda Barnes Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Hely Street

    1225 ft · 40 sec · West Hely Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North 1900 East Road

    709 ft · 15 sec · North 1900 East Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight

    1853 ft · 35 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    32 mi · 39 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  43. 43

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  46. 46

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bement and Aurora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
47 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
48.7 mi · 35%
I 74 West
16.3 mi · 12%
Towanda Barnes Road
6.78 mi · 5%
Orchard Road
6.58 mi · 5%
Macon Street
6.1 mi · 4%
North 525 East Road
4.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

48.3 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 26m from Bement
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bement and Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bement to Aurora?

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Bement and 62.3 miles from Aurora.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bement and Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chenoa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoa.

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bement and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 127.72 mi (205.54 km).

Bement

#1 Bement

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,661
Coordinates39.9219800, -88.5720100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-88.572131, 39.921954)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bement and Aurora. The current time is 18:28:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.