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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Macon Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · Macon Street
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Continue on South Market Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
1085 ft · 22 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
1236 ft · 25 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Center Street
3239 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on West Brige Street
569 ft · 11 sec · West Brige Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
2650 ft · 51 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Deland Monticello Road
3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
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Turn straight onto North 525 East Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on South Highway Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 North
1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North
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Turn left onto North 550 East Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road
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Continue on North 525 East Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on Royal Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road
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Continue on Main Street
1576 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Clinton Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto I 74 West: Bloomington
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downs
1174 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 700 North Road
140 m · 11 sec · East 700 North Road
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Continue on South Seminary Street
1 km · 2 min · South Seminary Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Towanda Barnes Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · Towanda Barnes Road
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Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road
3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road
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Continue on West Hely Street
1225 ft · 40 sec · West Hely Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
2706 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North 1900 East Road
709 ft · 15 sec · North 1900 East Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 52 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 Bement and Aurora.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bement and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 127.72 mi (205.54 km).
#1 Bement
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,661 |
| Coordinates | 39.9219800, -88.5720100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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