Drive Time
6h 20m
Distance
386.2 mi
622 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Photo: Markku Soini
The drive from Rosiclare, IL to Aurora, IL covers 386.2 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Il 146, South Commercial Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.34 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
193.1 miles from Rosiclare, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 20m drive with frequent turns across 386.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Il 146 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Public Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ken Gray Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 45 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Rosiclare, IL and Aurora, IL.
Start on Hopkinton Street
Turn right
Turn left onto Il 146
Turn right
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commercial Street
Turn left
Take the exit slight right
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
Take the exit slight right toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto South Schuyler Avenue
Turn left onto South East Avenue
Turn slight left onto West Water Street
Turn right onto South Wall Street
Continue on North Wall Street
Continue on County Road North 303 West
Continue on State Route 113
Turn right onto West River Road
Turn left onto West Baltimore Street
Turn right onto Stripmine Road
Turn right onto Washington Street
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Joliet Road
Turn slight right onto North Division Street
Turn left onto West Lockport Street
Turn right onto Wallin Drive
Continue on Lincoln Highway
Continue on Hill Avenue
Continue on East Galena Boulevard
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
Turn left onto East New York Street
Turn left onto North Lake Street
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 85 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.1 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rosiclare, 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 Rosiclare, IL
This is one driving day of about 386.2 miles and 6h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 193.1 mi from Rosiclare, IL · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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.
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 193.1 miles from Rosiclare, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$57.34 one way
$114.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.67 | $129.33 |
| premium | $4.65 | $70.76 | $141.53 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $80.65 | $161.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.9 | 1 | $40.55 | $18.54 |
| Efficient EV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.79 | $15.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.5 | 1 | $54.07 | $24.72 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Rosiclare on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
193 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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