How far is Pinckneyville, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Pinckneyville, IL to Aurora, IL is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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 05h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Logan County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinckneyville and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinckneyville and Aurora.
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Start on West Water Street
41 m · 10 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
22 mi · 27 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
1982 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4
1924 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 4
55 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
26 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right
1822 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Pinckneyville and Aurora.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
IL 4
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 41m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinckneyville to Aurora?
The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Pinckneyville and 155.7 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pinckneyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhart
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 Elkhart.
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Springfield station
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Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinckneyville and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 260.43 mi (419.12 km).
#1 Pinckneyville
City in Perry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,319 |
| Coordinates | 38.0803300, -89.3820300 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $41.44 | $82.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.74 | $93.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.15 | $102.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.29 | $116.58 |
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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