How far is Saline, IL from Aurora, IL?
Fastest route
The distance between Saline County, Illinois, and Aurora, Illinois is approximately 360 miles (579 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via I-57, and it includes tolls. Here are some tips and suggestions for the journey:
Directions
- 🚗 Get on I-57 N in West City from IL-13 W, Harco Rd, and IL-34 N.
- 🧭 Head southwest on US-45 S toward Beggs St/Bulldog Blvd.
- ➡️ Turn right onto Liberty Rd, and continue onto 875 N/McHaney Rd.
- ➡️ Follow McHaney Rd and turn left onto 745 E/Lovers Ln.
- ➡️ Continue on Lovers Ln and turn right onto A/Dannie Rd/Harco Rd/Holland St.
- ➡️ Follow Harco Rd, pass by Dollar General, and turn right onto Public Square.
- ➡️ Turn right onto W Main St, then right to merge onto I-57 N toward Mt Vernon.
Continue with the remaining directions from the given text for the rest of the journey.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🛣️ Keep right at the fork to stay on I-57 N and follow signs for Chicago.
- 🚧 Take exit 345B to merge onto I-80 W toward Iowa.
- 💰 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 140 for I-355 N toward Rockford (toll road).
- 🛣️ Keep left at the fork to stay on I-355 N (toll road).
- 💰 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 20A to merge onto I-88 W toward Aurora (toll road).
- 🚧 Take exit 117 for IL-31/IL-56 E and keep right at the fork to merge onto IL-31 S/State Rte 31 S/S Lincolnway St.
- 📍 Follow IL-31 S/State Rte 31 S until you reach W Galena Blvd in Aurora and make a right turn.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saline and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saline and Aurora.
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Start on Peabody Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Peabody Road
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Carrier Mills Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Carrier Mills Road
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Turn left
18 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
144.3 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
1575 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto South East Avenue
2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn slight left onto West Water Street
2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto South Wall Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street
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Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street
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Continue on County Road North 303 West
8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West
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Continue on State Route 113
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113
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Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Take the ramp straight
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
1777 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road
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Turn slight right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
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Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
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Continue on East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
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34
Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
127 m · 15 sec · 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 Saline and Aurora.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
144 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saline and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saline to Aurora?
The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.8 miles from Saline and 189.3 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285 miles (458.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.04 one way or $96.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saline and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Humboldt
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 Humboldt.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saline and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 285.04 mi (458.72 km).
#1 Saline
This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23,182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County.
| Population | 23,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.6453300, -88.6958900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $48.04 | $96.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.18 | $108.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.57 | $135.15 |
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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