How far is Rossville, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Rossville, IL to Aurora, IL is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.45 mi
02h 39m
Flight
101.3 mi
163.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.02 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.45 mi
Kilometers
206.72 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-15T14:04
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
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
Kankakee
IL

City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

From Rossville
60.6 mi
01h 19m
To Aurora
67.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Attica Street

    29 m · 3 sec · East Attica Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2300 East

    5.4 mi · 8 min · 2300 East

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 2300 East

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 2300 East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chicago St

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Chicago St

  5. 5

    Continue on 2300 East

    9.9 mi · 15 min · 2300 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · North 2100 E Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 2600 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 2600 North Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 2600 N

    5 mi · 8 min · County Road 2600 N

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 1400 East

    5.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1400 East

  12. 12

    Continue on North 1400 East Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North 1400 East Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road North 303 West

    8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 113

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West River Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora

    1777 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
19.5 mi · 15%
2300 East
15.3 mi · 12%
County Road 2300 East
11.4 mi · 9%
North 1400 East Road
9.84 mi · 8%
County Road North 303 West
8.87 mi · 7%
State Route 113
7.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Merge slight right

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kankakee
01h 19m from Rossville
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Kankakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Rossville and 67.9 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rossville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Kankakee

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

41 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

49 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 101.3 mi (163.02 km).

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#1 Rossville

Village in Illinois

Population1,202
Coordinates40.3792000, -87.6686300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: East Attica Street (-87.668628, 40.379247)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Aurora. The current time is 14:04:11.

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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.