How far is Savoy, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Savoy, IL to Aurora, IL is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
167.14 mi
02h 38m
Flight
117.92 mi
189.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.92 mi
Kilometers
189.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.14 mi
Kilometers
268.98 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Savoy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savoy
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savoy
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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Savoy
71.5 mi
01h 19m
To Aurora
95.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dunlap Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Dunlap Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Curtis Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Curtis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Kankakee

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee

    1575 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    83 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road North 303 West

    8.9 mi · 16 min · County Road North 303 West

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 113

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West River Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Baltimore Street

    78 m · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stripmine Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2136 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    2274 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

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

    1777 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
76.1 mi · 46%
Washington Street
19.5 mi · 12%
County Road North 303 West
8.87 mi · 5%
State Route 113
7.74 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 4%
West River Road
3.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Merge slight left

75.7 mi · 01h 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 19m from Savoy
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savoy and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Savoy and 95.7 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savoy and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savoy and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 117.92 mi (189.77 km).

Savoy

#1 Savoy

Town

Population8,364
Coordinates40.0547500, -88.2517200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Street (-88.251726, 40.054493)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Savoy and Aurora. The current time is 01:19:53.

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.