Origin
Carmi, IL
Afternoon in Carmi on Monday
Local time
2:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carmi, IL to Aurora, IL
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
325.8 mi
524 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carmi, IL
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Aurora, IL
Markku Soini
Trip Overview
The drive from Carmi, IL to Aurora, IL covers 325.8 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Cross Street, South Court Street, Hagedorn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.49 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
162.9 miles from Carmi, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 325.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Cross Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carmi, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Cross Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hagedorn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 700E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 575E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 500E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Cross Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmi, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on East Main Street
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on South Cross Street
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
South Cross Street
3
Continue on South Court Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Court Street
4
Turn left onto Hagedorn Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Hagedorn Road
5
Continue on 700E
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
700E
6
Turn straight onto 575E
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
575E
7
Continue on South 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South 1st Street
8
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Walnut Street
9
Turn right onto 500E
24 mi
·
33 min
·
500E
10
Continue on South West Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South West Street
11
Continue on County Road 1100 East
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1100 East
12
Continue on South Van Buren Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
South Van Buren Street
13
Turn right
36 mi
·
53 min
14
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
15
Continue on Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Illinois Route 16
16
Continue on Charleston Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Charleston Avenue East
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-57 North: Champaign
18
Merge slight left
118 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 45, US 52: Kankakee
20
Keep slight right
272 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Schuyler Avenue
22
Turn left onto South East Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South East Avenue
23
Turn slight left onto West Water Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Water Street
24
Turn right onto South Wall Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wall Street
25
Continue on North Wall Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wall Street
26
Continue on County Road North 303 West
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road North 303 West
27
Continue on State Route 113
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 113
28
Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West River Road
29
Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Baltimore Street
30
Turn right onto Stripmine Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stripmine Road
31
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
32
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
33
Merge slight right
19 mi
·
20 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30: Joliet, Aurora
35
Keep slight left
135 ft
·
5 sec
36
Turn left onto Joliet Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Road
37
Turn slight right onto North Division Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Division Street
38
Turn left onto West Lockport Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lockport Street
39
Turn right onto Wallin Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wallin Drive
40
Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
41
Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hill Avenue
42
Continue on East Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Galena Boulevard
43
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Ohio Street
44
Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East New York Street
45
Turn left onto North Lake Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Lake Street
46
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
47
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 162.9 miles from Carmi, IL, or about 2h 45m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.9 miles or 2h 45m 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 31m
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 Carmi, 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 Carmi, IL
This is one driving day of about 325.8 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carmi, 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 162.9 mi from Carmi, IL · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 162.9 miles from Carmi, 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
$49.49 one way
$98.97 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.55 | $109.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $61.50 | $123.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.38 | $144.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.21 | $15.64 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.51 | $13.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.3 | 1 | $45.61 | $20.85 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Aurora on Monday
Local time
2:07 PM
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
15 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
5h 30m 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 Carmi, IL to Aurora, IL covers 325.8 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Cross Street, South Court Street, Hagedorn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.9 miles from Carmi, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.49 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 is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carmi, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carmi, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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