Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
223.8 mi
360 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from Aurora, IL to Altamont, IL covers 223.8 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway, East New York Street, North Ohio Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.9 miles from Aurora, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 223.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East New York Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ohio Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Galena Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hill Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 143rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Division Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Altamont, IL.
Start on West Galena Boulevard
Turn left onto North Broadway
Turn right onto East New York Street
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
Continue on Hill Avenue
Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto 143rd Street
Turn right onto North Division Street
Turn left onto North Joliet Road
Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
Turn left onto County Highway 44
Continue on North River Road
Continue on New River Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
Turn left onto West Peotone Road
Turn right onto South Chicago Road
Continue on Old Chicago Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102
Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
Turn left onto County Road North 303 West
Continue on North Wall Street
Continue on South Wall Street
Continue on West Water Street
Continue on South East Avenue
Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue
Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis
Take the exit slight right toward IL 128: Altamont
Turn right onto Farina Road
Continue on South Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altamont, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aurora, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aurora, IL
This is one driving day of about 223.8 miles and 4h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.9 mi from Aurora, IL · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
The final approach into Altamont, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Altamont, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.23 one way
$66.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.47 | $74.95 |
| premium | $4.65 | $41.01 | $82.01 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $46.73 | $93.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.50 | $10.74 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.58 | $8.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.33 | $14.32 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Altamont on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Alsip, IL
112 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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