Origin
Bourbon, IL
Morning in Bourbon on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
157 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bourbon, IL
Chad Populis
Aurora, IL
Markku Soini
Trip Overview
The drive from Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North County Road 490 East, North County Road 475 East, Highway 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
78.5 miles from Bourbon, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 157 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North County Road 490 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North County Road 490 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North County Road 475 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North County Road 540 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North County Road 560 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North County Road 590 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 950 N | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Southline Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North County Road 490 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bourbon, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on County Road 490E
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 490E
2
Turn left onto North County Road 490 East
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
North County Road 490 East
3
Continue on North County Road 475 East
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
North County Road 475 East
4
Continue on County Highway 16
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway 16
5
Turn left onto North County Road 540 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North County Road 540 East
6
Continue on North County Road 560 East
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
North County Road 560 East
7
Continue on North County Road 590 East
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North County Road 590 East
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 950 N
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 950 N
9
Continue on East Southline Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Southline Road
10
Continue on County Road 950 North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 950 North
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 North: Champaign
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-57 North: Champaign
12
Merge slight left
96 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 45, US 52: Kankakee
14
Keep slight right
272 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Schuyler Avenue
16
Turn left onto South East Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South East Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto West Water Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Water Street
18
Turn right onto South Wall Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wall Street
19
Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wall Street
20
Continue on County Road North 303 West
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road North 303 West
21
Continue on State Route 113
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 113
22
Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West River Road
23
Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Baltimore Street
24
Turn right onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stripmine Road
25
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
26
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
27
Merge slight right
19 mi
·
20 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30: Joliet, Aurora
29
Keep slight left
135 ft
·
5 sec
30
Turn left onto Joliet Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Road
31
Turn slight right onto North Division Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Division Street
32
Turn left onto 143rd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
143rd Street
33
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
34
Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hill Avenue
35
Continue on East Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Galena Boulevard
36
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Ohio Street
37
Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East New York Street
38
Turn left onto North Lake Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Lake Street
39
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
40
Arrive at your destination
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 78.5 miles from Bourbon, IL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.5 miles or 1h 33m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bourbon, 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 Bourbon, IL
This is one driving day of about 157 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bourbon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.5 mi from Bourbon, IL · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.5 miles from Bourbon, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, IL
The final approach into Aurora, 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 Aurora, 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
$23.85 one way
$47.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.64 | $59.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
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: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.74 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Aurora, IL
Morning in Aurora on Monday
Local time
10:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
8 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 6m 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 Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL covers 157 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North County Road 490 East, North County Road 475 East, Highway 16. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 miles from Bourbon, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.85 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.
The drive from Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bourbon, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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