How far is Streator, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Streator, IL to Aurora, IL is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
58.33 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.63 mi
83.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.63 mi
Kilometers
83.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.33 mi
Kilometers
93.87 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Return by in Streator
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Streator
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Streator
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
Serena
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Streator
29.2 mi
00h 40m
To Aurora
29.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Streator and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bloomington Street

    561 ft · 19 sec · South Bloomington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    112 m · 15 sec · East Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Bloomington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bloomington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Moore Street

    785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 17th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus Street

    663 ft · 23 sec · Columbus Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2753rd Road

    3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    32.6 mi · 48 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Streator 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 21%
Orchard Road
6.58 mi · 11%
North Bloomington Street
1.22 mi · 2%
South Park Street
1.14 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.76 mi · 1%
East 17th Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serena
00h 40m from Streator
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Streator 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 Streator to Aurora?

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Serena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Streator and 29.1 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Serena

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

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

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

33 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

51 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

54 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Streator and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 51.63 mi (83.09 km).

Streator

#1 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.835352, 41.120915)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 Streator and Aurora. The current time is 03:20:23.

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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.