How far is Guilford, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Guilford, IL to Aurora, IL is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guilford and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford and Aurora.
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Start on West Guilford Road
2046 ft · 56 sec · West Guilford Road
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Continue on West Rawlins Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Rawlins Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on West Diagonal Street
639 ft · 21 sec · West Diagonal Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2099 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Woodbine Street
2853 ft · 1 min · East Woodbine Street
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West North Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · West North Avenue
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
33.2 mi · 42 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on West State Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · West State Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11.3 mi · 13 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2318 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
38 mi · 41 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
2953 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Continue on North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · 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 Guilford 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
38 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guilford 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 Guilford to Aurora?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Guilford and 67 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guilford and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Rockford
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 Rockford.
Rockford, Illinois
South Beloit, Illinois
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Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guilford and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 111.22 mi (178.99 km).
#1 Guilford
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,144 |
| Coordinates | 42.4175100, -90.3004100 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
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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