Origin
Aurora, IL
Morning in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Bartonville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
132 mi
212 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
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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Bartonville, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Aurora, IL to Bartonville, IL? This 132-mile drive will take you approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-80 and IL-29, with a short section of IL-71. With 91% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21, which is quite economical. Given its relatively short duration and efficient highway focus, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entirety of your journey.
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
66 miles from Aurora, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 29 | 32.6 mi | 38m |
| I 80 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| IL 71 | 30 mi | 43m |
| IL 6 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I 180 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| I 474 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| South Lake Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| US 34 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
IL 29
— 32.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Bartonville, 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
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 180 South: Hennepin
9
Continue on I 180
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 180
10
Keep slight right at fork
2.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward Peoria
11
Continue on IL 29
33 mi
·
38 min
·
IL 29
12
Continue on IL 29
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Galena Road
13
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
15
Continue on IL 6
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
IL 6
16
Continue on I 474
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 474
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 24 West: Bartonville
18
Keep slight right at fork
288 ft
·
6 sec
19
Merge onto US 24
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 24
20
Turn right onto South Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Adams Street
21
Continue on South Adams Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Adams Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Adams Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 46-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is a good idea to maximize your time at your destination. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 32.6 miles on IL-29, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between I-80 and IL-29, to ensure you have enough to reach Bartonville. The estimated fuel cost of $21 suggests you won't need to budget heavily for gas, but it's always wise to fill up before you leave Aurora, IL. Given the manageable distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66 miles from Aurora, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.6 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 29 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66 miles or 1h 27m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartonville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, 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 Aurora, IL
This is one driving day of about 132 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 IL 29 for about 32.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 79.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Peoria
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.64 one way
$41.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.40 | $50.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.14 | $58.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
| Efficient EV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.48 | $8.45 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Bartonville, IL
Morning in Bartonville on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Princeton, IL
66 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
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
2h 46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 91% of the 132 miles spent on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 32.6 miles on IL-29, offering a consistent pace. The route is designed for efficient travel, meaning you're likely to encounter a steady flow of traffic on I-80 and the main state highways. While not a winding scenic byway, the highway-focused nature ensures a direct and predictable journey to Bartonville, IL. Expect a driving experience geared towards covering ground effectively.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.6 mi on IL 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 29 and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 31 / South Lake Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 132 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bartonville, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Peoria.
Rock Island
37.9 mi in
|
~57m
Peoria
79.5 mi in
|
~1h 43m
About the Cities
Starting in Aurora, IL
Full guide →Founded 1835
Aurora is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, located about 35 miles west of Chicago. It's at the very edge of Chicagoland and, situated on the Fox River, has many opportunities for urban, suburban, and rural recreation. Often overlooked, Aurora in fact has many surprisingly interesting attractions and a downtown unlike that of a typical suburb. It is probably best known for being the setting of the "Wayne's World" movies.
Top landmarks
- • Aurora University — private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
- • Hotel Arthur — United States historic place
- • Graham Building — historic building in Aurora, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 132 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.6 miles on IL 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bartonville, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartonville, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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