How far is Casey, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Casey, IL to Aurora, IL is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ford County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Casey and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casey and Aurora.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
31 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 130
1542 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto North Haughton Highway
530 ft · 9 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on 1700E
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E
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Continue on North Haughton Highway
1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway
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Continue on County Road 1775 E
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
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Continue on County Road 1825 E
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 E
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Continue on Route 130
10 mi · 15 min · Route 130
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Continue on Illinois Route 130
1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
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Continue on 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
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Continue on Charleston Avenue East
2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.7 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
1575 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on County Road North 303 West
8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on State Route 113
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113
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Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Take the ramp straight
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
1777 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road
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Turn slight right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
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Continue on East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street
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Turn right 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 Casey and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 06m
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 Casey and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Casey to Aurora?
The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Casey and 122.6 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Casey and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Paxton
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 Paxton.
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Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Casey and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 170.93 mi (275.09 km).
#1 Casey
City in Illinois
| Population | 2,585 |
| Coordinates | 39.2992000, -87.9925300 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.88 | $61.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.83 | $69.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.12 | $76.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.44 | $86.88 |
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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