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Trip from Aurora, IL to Bridgeport, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 50m

Distance

265.1 mi

427 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 37m ★
6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 17m
10 AM
6h 0m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 43m

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

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city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Aurora, IL

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Downtown Bridgeport, IL, IL

Bridgeport, IL

Andreas Staver

Trip Overview

The drive from Aurora, IL to Bridgeport, IL covers 265.1 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 55, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.7 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.45 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

132.5 miles from Aurora, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 265.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 50m highway drive covering 265.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.7 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 55. You will hit about 28 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near US 30 / 143rd Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 265.1 miles you will encounter 28 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

5
11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 30 / 143rd Street

Turn left onto US 30 / 143rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street

Turn right onto US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
16.5 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
181 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward IL 16 East: Charleston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 190A Toward IL 16 East: Charleston

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 117.7 mi 2h 6m
I 55 15.8 mi 18m
US 50 15.8 mi 21m
North 1250th Street 13.3 mi 19m
South Van Buren Street 11 mi 15m
Route 130 10 mi 14m
County Road North 303 West 7.8 mi 13m
Lincoln Highway 7.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 117.7 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Galena Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Galena Boulevard
2

Turn left onto IL 25

458 ft · 13 sec · North Broadway
3

Turn right onto East New York Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East New York Street
4

Turn slight right

175 ft · 8 sec
5

Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
6

Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Galena Boulevard
7

Continue on Hill Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Turn straight onto US 30

7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · 143rd Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto US 30; IL 59

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Division Street
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto US 30

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Joliet Road
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
13

Merge onto I 55

16 mi · 18 min · I 55
Use the right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward North River Road
15

Turn left onto CH 44

0.3 mi · 31 sec · County Highway 44
16

Continue on CH 44

1.4 mi · 1 min · North River Road
17

Continue on CH 44

2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
18

At end of road, turn right onto IL 53

0.5 mi · 48 sec · South Chicago Road
19

Turn left onto CH 25

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road
20

Turn right onto CH 7

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
21

Continue on Old Chicago Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto IL 102

3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102
23

Turn right onto CH 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road
24

Turn left onto IL 113

7.8 mi · 13 min · County Road North 303 West
25

Continue on IL 113

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wall Street
26

Continue on South Wall Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wall Street
27

Continue on West Water Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · West Water Street
28

Continue on US 45; US 52

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South East Avenue
29

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Schuyler Avenue
30

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
31

Merge onto I 57

118 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 57
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 190A Toward IL 16 East: Charleston
33

Turn straight onto IL 16

0.7 mi · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East
34

Continue on IL 16

6.0 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16
35

Continue on IL 16

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue
36

Turn right onto IL 130

1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
37

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · Illinois Route 130
38

Continue on IL 130

10.0 mi · 14 min · Route 130
39

Continue on IL 130

2.0 mi · 2 min · County Road 1825 East
40

Continue on IL 130

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Road 1775 E
41

Continue on IL 130

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Haughton Highway
42

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 1 min · 1700E
43

Continue on IL 130

4.0 mi · 5 min · North Haughton Highway
44

Continue on IL 130

2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E
45

Continue on IL 130

13 mi · 19 min · North 1250th Street
46

Turn left onto IL 130

11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
47

Continue on IL 130

6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
48

Continue on IL 130

1.3 mi · 2 min · North West Street
49

Turn left onto West Butler Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street
50

Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

481 ft · 16 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
51

Turn left onto East Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
52

Turn left onto US 50; IL 250

16 mi · 21 min · US 50; IL 250
53

Turn right onto 800E

0.9 mi · 3 min · 800E
54

Continue on Judy Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Judy Avenue
55

At end of road, turn right onto 5th Street

27 ft · 6 sec · 5th Street
56

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street
57

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

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 132.5 miles from Aurora, IL, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.7 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 58 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132.5 miles or 2h 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 36m

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

Before You Leave

+

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 265.1 miles and 5h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 I 57 for about 117.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.5 mi from Aurora, IL · 2h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

133 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.5 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.7 miles.

Arriving in Bridgeport, IL

The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.45 one way

$82.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $45.51 $91.01
premium $4.89 $51.02 $102.03
diesel $5.61 $58.53 $117.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.5 0 $27.84 $12.72
Efficient EV 66.3 0 $23.20 $10.60
EV Truck/SUV 106 1 $37.11 $16.97

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Aurora, IL

Late night in Aurora on Friday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 10 to 15 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Bridgeport, IL

Late night in Bridgeport on Friday

Local time

3:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

5h 50m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Bridgeport, IL covers 265.1 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 55, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 132.5 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 $41.45 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 265.1 miles you will encounter 28 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 30; IL 59 / North Division Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Aurora, IL to Bridgeport, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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