How far is Saint Anne, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Saint Anne, IL to Aurora, IL is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
79.88 mi
01h 45m
Flight
59.75 mi
96.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.75 mi
Kilometers
96.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.88 mi
Kilometers
128.55 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Anne
Fri, Apr 17, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Anne
2026-04-17T04:20
Arrive Aurora
Fri, Apr 17, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Anne
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
Wilmington
IL

Town in Will County, Illinois, United States

From Saint Anne
37.3 mi
00h 52m
To Aurora
42.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anne and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on South Chicago Avenue

    3 m · 6 sec · South Chicago Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Station Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · West Station Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    121 m · 7 sec · North Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  5. 5

    Turn left

    6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Court Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road North 303 West

    8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 113

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West River Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

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

    1777 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Anne 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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
19.5 mi · 24%
County Road North 303 West
8.87 mi · 11%
State Route 113
7.74 mi · 10%
Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 9%
South State Route 1
6.71 mi · 8%
West River Road
3.08 mi · 4%
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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 52m from Saint Anne
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Anne and Partly Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Anne to Aurora?

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Saint Anne and 42.6 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Saint Anne and Partly Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

25 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

32 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

34 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Homewood

49 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Anne and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 59.75 mi (96.16 km).

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#1 Saint Anne

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,174
Coordinates41.0250300, -87.7139200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: South Chicago Avenue (-87.713863, 41.025028)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Anne and Aurora. The current time is 04:20:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.