How far is Toulon, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Toulon, IL to Aurora, IL is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
117.02 mi
02h 10m
Flight
92.34 mi
148.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.34 mi
Kilometers
148.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.02 mi
Kilometers
188.33 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Mon, May 4, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in Toulon
Mon, May 4, 12:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toulon
2026-05-04T08:29
Arrive Aurora
Mon, May 4, 10:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toulon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dalzell
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Toulon
58.5 mi
01h 05m
To Aurora
58.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Franklin Street

    33 m · 7 sec · South Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1414 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North Union Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1690 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    48.1 mi · 52 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego

    1276 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 71

    30.2 mi · 44 min · Illinois Route 71

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Union Street
54.2 mi · 46%
Illinois Route 71
30.2 mi · 26%
Orchard Road
6.58 mi · 6%
IL 71
0.24 mi
West Galena Boulevard
0.11 mi
South Franklin Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

North Union Street

Merge slight left

48.1 mi · 00h 52m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalzell
01h 05m from Toulon
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toulon and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Dalzell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Toulon and 58.6 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Toulon and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Dalzell

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

22 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

24 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

63 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Kewanee

64 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toulon and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 92.34 mi (148.61 km).

Toulon

#1 Toulon

Township in Stark County, Illinois

Population1,144
Coordinates41.0936500, -89.8648300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: South Franklin Street (-89.864485, 41.093651)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.63 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.26 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Toulon and Aurora. The current time is 08:29:57.

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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.