How far is Hollis, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Hollis, IL to Aurora, IL is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.16 mi
02h 26m
Flight
106.75 mi
171.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.75 mi
Kilometers
171.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.16 mi
Kilometers
209.47 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM CDT
Return by in Hollis
Wed, May 13, 2:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollis
2026-05-12T21:20
Arrive Aurora
Tue, May 12, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollis
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
Malden
IL

Village in Illinois

From Hollis
67.7 mi
01h 13m
To Aurora
62.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest Adams Street

    1490 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Adams Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    3039 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Galena Road

    2326 ft · 36 sec · North Galena Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North State Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North State Route 29

  8. 8

    Continue on South 4th Street

    9.1 mi · 11 min · South 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet

    2040 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego

    1276 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 71

    30.2 mi · 44 min · Illinois Route 71

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
32.1 mi · 25%
Illinois Route 71
30.2 mi · 23%
County Road 1400 East
26.7 mi · 21%
Southwest Adams Street
17 mi · 13%
South 4th Street
9.1 mi · 7%
Orchard Road
6.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

31.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malden
01h 13m from Hollis
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollis and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Malden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Hollis and 62.5 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollis and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Malden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Malden, 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 Malden.

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Princeton

9 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

51 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
RAIL

Plano

74 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollis and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 106.75 mi (171.79 km).

Hollis

#1 Hollis

Township in Peoria County, Illinois

Population1,803
Coordinates40.5967100, -89.6701000
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: US 24 (-89.670812, 40.597018)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollis and Aurora. The current time is 21:20:26.

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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.