How far is Galena, IL from Aurora, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Galena and Aurora is 117.25 miles (188.69 km).

Flight distance from Galena, IL to Aurora, IL is 117.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Galena to Aurora with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Galena, Illinois to Aurora, Illinois is: 147.14 miles (236.8 km) by car.

Driving from Galena to Aurora will take approximately 02 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 Galena

County seat of Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Population 3151
GPS Coordinates 42°25'0"N 90°25'44"W
Latitude 42.4166700
Longitude -90.4290200
Altitude 193
Country United States
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#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Aurora is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Aurora History Museum and the Paramount Theatre.

Population 196383
GPS Coordinates 41°45'38"N 88°19'12"W
Latitude 41.7605800
Longitude -88.3200700
Altitude 207
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Galena and Aurora

The distance between Galena and Aurora is 237 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Galena and Aurora. The current time is 14:34:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 50 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.65 liters (5.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galena and Aurora.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galena to Aurora is $18.73 (diesel $22.33).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $18.73 $21.35 $23.63 $22.33

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galena and Aurora (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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