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Trip from Aurora, IL to Arthur, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

150.6 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Aurora, IL

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Arthur, IL

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Trip Overview

This 150.6-mile journey from Aurora, IL to Arthur, IL is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 3 hours and 42 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with about 18% of the drive being on highways, making it a more hands-on driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $24, which is quite economical for the distance covered. Given its length and character, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar terrain throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.3 miles from Aurora, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 150.6-mile route, with only 18% on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.7 miles on North 2700 East Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, you'll be actively engaged with the road, passing through local communities and varied landscapes. The character of the drive is more about navigating the local network rather than covering ground quickly on a major highway.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 2700 East Road is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 31 / South Lake Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (Minkler Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 31 / South Lake Street

Turn right onto IL 31 / South Lake Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | Orchard Road

Turn left onto Orchard Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | Minkler Road

Enter roundabout onto Minkler Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
12.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | IL 126 / East Schoolhouse Road

At end of road, turn right onto IL 126 / East Schoolhouse Road

Navigation decision point

5
18 mi into trip | ~28m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 2700 East Road 28.7 mi 44m
IL 47 23.7 mi 27m
North 390 East Road 10.8 mi 15m
County Road 6 9.2 mi 12m
County Road 400 East 7.7 mi 10m
South Lake Street 5.9 mi 9m
North County Road 000 East 4.6 mi 6m
County Road 300 E 4.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: North 2700 East Road — 28.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Arthur, IL.

1

Start on West Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
2

Turn right onto IL 31

5.9 mi · 9 min · South Lake Street
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on US 34

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 34
4

Turn left onto Orchard Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orchard Road
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on Minkler Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Minkler Road
6

Enter roundabout onto Minkler Road

128 ft · 3 sec · Minkler Road
7

Continue on Minkler Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road
8

At end of road, turn right onto IL 126

0.5 mi · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road
9

Turn left onto Ashley Road

3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road
10

Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road
11

Turn left

7.2 mi · 9 min
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on North Bridge Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street
13

Continue on IL 47

24 mi · 27 min · IL 47
14

Turn left onto IL 47

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
15

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
16

Continue on IL 47

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
17

Continue on IL 47

6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
18

Continue on IL 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
19

Continue on IL 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
20

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North 2790 East Road
21

Continue on IL 47

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
22

Continue on IL 47

11 mi · 15 min · North 390 East Road
23

Turn left onto IL 9; IL 47; IL 54

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street
24

Turn right onto IL 47

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
25

Continue on IL 47

383 ft · 7 sec · North 450E Road
26

Continue on IL 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · North 450 East Road
27

Continue on IL 47

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 450 East
28

Continue on IL 47

7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
29

Continue on IL 47

4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 350 East
30

Continue on IL 47

0.2 mi · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
31

Continue on IL 47

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Lombard Street
32

At end of road, turn right onto US 150; IL 47

0.4 mi · 52 sec · East Oak Street
33

Turn left onto IL 47

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Division Street
34

Continue on IL 47

4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 300 E
35

Turn right onto IL 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road 1600 N
36

Turn left onto CR 6

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Main Street
37

Continue on CR 6

0.1 mi · 14 sec · County Road 200 East
38

Continue on CR 6

1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
39

Continue on CR 6

9.2 mi · 12 min · County Road 6
40

Turn right onto CR 17

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road 17
41

Continue on CR 17

1.0 mi · 1 min · Johnson Street
42

Continue on CR 17

0.4 mi · 44 sec · County Line Street
43

Continue on CR 17

4.0 mi · 7 min · County Road 00 East
44

Continue on County Road 50 East

3.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 50 East
45

Continue on County Highway 14

1.6 mi · 2 min · County Highway 14
46

Continue on North County Road 50 East

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North County Road 50 East
47

Continue on North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
48

Turn right onto US 36

522 ft · 8 sec · County Road 950 North
49

Continue on US 36

0.6 mi · 57 sec · United States Route 36
50

Turn left onto North County Road 000 East

4.6 mi · 6 min · North County Road 000 East
51

Continue on North Vine Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Vine Street
52

Arrive at destination

South Vine Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of 3 hours and 42 minutes, this 150.6-mile drive is best tackled as a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to give yourself ample time to enjoy the drive and arrive in Arthur with the afternoon to spare. Since the longest stretch is under 30 miles, you'll have frequent opportunities to pull over if needed, though you might not feel the need for extended breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $24 estimated cost suggests a focus on local roads where stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage for North 2700 East Road, as it represents your longest continuous segment and will require sustained navigation.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.3 miles from Aurora, IL, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 miles.

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 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.3 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arthur, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Aurora, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 150.6 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aurora, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North 2700 East Road for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.3 mi from Aurora, IL · 1h 48m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

75 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.

Popular next leg

Joliet, IL to Arthur, IL

151.1 mi · 3h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Normal, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arthur, IL

The final approach into Arthur, 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 Arthur, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.54 one way

$47.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.85 $51.70
premium $4.89 $28.98 $57.96
diesel $5.61 $33.25 $66.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.2 0 $15.81 $7.23
Efficient EV 37.7 0 $13.18 $6.02
EV Truck/SUV 60.2 0 $21.08 $9.64

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Aurora, IL

Afternoon in Aurora on Tuesday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:55AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Arthur, IL

Afternoon in Arthur on Tuesday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

27 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aurora, IL to Arthur, IL covers 150.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 2700 East Road, IL 47, North 390 East Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.3 miles from Aurora, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (Minkler Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Aurora, IL to Arthur, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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