Origin
Aurora, IL
Late night in Aurora on Friday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Spring Valley, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, IL
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Spring Valley, IL
Jan Brndiar
Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, IL to Spring Valley, IL covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 71, I 80, South Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on IL 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 62.6 miles, with most of the trip on IL 71 and I 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 30 miles on IL 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 30 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 71 and I 80. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 31 / South Lake Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 62.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 31 / South Lake Street
Turn right onto IL 31 / South Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
IL 71
Turn right onto IL 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
37.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
6
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79A
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomin...
5
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aurora, IL and Spring Valley, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island, Bloomington, Peru and Ottowa.
Rock Island
37.9 mi in
|
~57m
Bloomington
52.8 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Peru
55.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Ottowa
55.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 71 | 30 mi | 43m |
| I 80 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| South Lake Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| North 2725th Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 39 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 34 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| US 6 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 71
— 30 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Spring Valley, 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
Turn right onto IL 71
30 mi
·
43 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
7
Merge onto I 80
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 80
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 79A
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington
9
Merge onto I 39; US 51
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 39; US 51
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
11
Turn right onto US 6
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
12
Turn left onto US 6; IL 351
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Joliet Street
13
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
3rd Street
14
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
5th Street
15
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street
16
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North 2725th Road
17
Turn left onto IL 89
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Spalding Street
18
Arrive at destination
IL 89
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Aurora, IL · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, IL
The final approach into Spring Valley, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Spring Valley, IL
Late night in Spring Valley on Friday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Newark, IL
31 mi in
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
21 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
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Spring Valley, IL covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 71, I 80, South Lake Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 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 $9.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Aurora, IL and Spring Valley, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island, Bloomington, Peru and Ottowa.
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