Aurora, IL to Pleasant View, IL is 200.9 miles and takes about 4h 33m via US 24 and IL 29, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. With a recommended single day for travel, you can expect a relatively efficient drive without the need for an overnight stay.
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
100.4 miles from Aurora, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 24
42.4 mi
58m
IL 29
32.6 mi
38m
I 80
31.6 mi
33m
IL 71
30 mi
43m
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi
25m
IL 6
9.1 mi
10m
I 180
8.7 mi
9m
I 474
6.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 42.4 mi, about 58m
Traffic on I-474
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,275 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,520
Quietest
2 AM
~36 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
35.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 82 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Pleasant View, 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
19 mi·23 min·US 24
20
Turn left
126 ft·4 sec
21
Continue on US 24
0.2 mi·17 sec·West Valley View Drive
22
Continue on US 24
17 mi·25 min·United States Highway 24
23
Turn left onto US 24; IL 100
4.6 mi·6 min·South Main Street
24
Continue on US 24; US 136; IL 100
24 mi·35 min·US 24; US 136; IL 100
25
Turn left onto Pokeberry Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Pokeberry Road
26
Continue on Pokeberry Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Pokeberry Road
27
Keep slight right at fork onto Pokeberry Road
78 ft·3 sec·Pokeberry Road
28
Continue on Pokeberry Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Pokeberry Road
29
Turn left onto South B I- 3
0.9 mi·2 min·South B I- 3
30
Turn slight right onto Old Route 67
485 ft·13 sec·Old Route 67
31
Continue on South B I- 3
1.6 mi·3 min·South B I- 3
32
Arrive at destination
South B I- 3
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 33m estimated drive time, leaving Aurora, IL in the morning will comfortably get you to Pleasant View, IL before evening. The route is planned for a single day, so you won't need to worry about booking accommodations. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $31, and plan for your single recommended stop strategically along the way. A good time to depart would be mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic and allow for a relaxed pace.
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 100.4 miles from Aurora, IL, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 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 44 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant View, 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 200.9 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 US 24 for about 42.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 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
$37.13 one way
$74.25 round trip
$4.69/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.33
$42.16
$84.31
premium
$5.88
$46.47
$92.94
diesel
$6.58
$52.03
$104.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.3
0
$21.09
$9.64
Efficient EV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
EV Truck/SUV
80.4
1
$28.13
$12.86
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Aurora, IL
Morning
in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Scattered Rain Showers
NW 15 to 20 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:12AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:28AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Pleasant View, IL
Morning
in Pleasant View on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
NW 17 to 22 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:12AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 1:28AM CDT until October 17 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
55°F
Peoria, IL
100 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 90% of this 200.9-mile trip on highways, primarily US 24 and IL 29, before merging onto I 80. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 42.4 miles on US 24. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and entrance ramps.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.4 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and IL 29. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 200.9 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
739 ft457 ft
Total Climb
522 ft
Total Descent
459 ft
Highest Point
739 ft
~200.9 mi in
Elevation Range
282 ft
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 Pleasant View, IL, road signs point toward Rock Island and Peoria.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.4 miles on US 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Pleasant View, 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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Pleasant View, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
