How far is Walnut, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Walnut, IL to Aurora, IL is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut and Aurora.
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Start on the route
19 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
43 m · 8 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1185 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East North Street
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Continue on 2850 North Avenue
1659 ft · 33 sec · 2850 North Avenue
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Continue on 2825 North Avenue
5.9 mi · 10 min · 2825 North Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on County Road 2050 E
17.9 mi · 27 min · County Road 2050 E
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Take the ramp right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
2953 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Continue on North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · 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 Walnut and Aurora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
62.2 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Walnut 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 Walnut to Aurora?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Walnut and 45.8 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walnut and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Flagg
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 Flagg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 67.23 mi (108.19 km).
#1 Walnut
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 41.5567000, -89.5934300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
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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