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Trip from Teutopolis, IL to Aurora, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

213 mi

343 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Teutopolis, IL, IL

Teutopolis, IL

Claudia Solano

city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Aurora, IL

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Teutopolis, IL to Aurora, IL? This 213-mile drive will take you approximately 4 hours and 22 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes major interstates, with about 80% of the journey on highways, so expect a straightforward drive through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 145.1 miles on I-57, so plan for a comfortable, uninterrupted drive. This route is ideal for a single-day adventure, minimizing the need for overnight stays.

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

106.5 miles from Teutopolis, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 145.1 mi 2h 35m
I 55 18.6 mi 20m
County Road North 303 West 8.9 mi 15m
State Route 113 7.7 mi 11m
Lincoln Highway 7.5 mi 11m
West River Road 3.1 mi 4m
Joliet Road 2.5 mi 5m
Hill Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 145.1 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Teutopolis, IL and Aurora, IL.

1

Start on North Garrett Street

464 ft · 25 sec · North Garrett Street
2

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · East Walnut Street
3

Turn right onto North Green Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · North Green Street
4

Continue on North Green Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · North Green Street
5

Continue on 1710th Street

0.5 mi · 42 sec · 1710th Street
6

Continue on East 1600th Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · East 1600th Avenue
7

Continue on Althoff Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Althoff Avenue
8

Continue on Althoff Drive

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Althoff Drive
9

Turn right onto Technology Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Technology Drive
10

Turn right onto US 45

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North 3rd Street
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I-57 North, I-70 East: Champaign, Terre Haute
12

Merge onto I 57; I 70

0.8 mi · 55 sec · I 57; I 70
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

144 mi · 2 hr 34 min · I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 308 Toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
15

Keep slight right at fork

272 ft · 9 sec
Exit 308
16

Turn straight onto US 45; US 52

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue
17

Turn left onto US 45; US 52

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South East Avenue
18

Turn slight left onto US 45; US 52

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Water Street
19

Turn right onto South Wall Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Wall Street
20

Continue on IL 113

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wall Street
21

Continue on IL 113

8.9 mi · 15 min · County Road North 303 West
22

Continue on IL 113

7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 113
23

Turn right onto West River Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · West River Road
24

Turn left onto IL 53

256 ft · 9 sec · West Baltimore Street
25

Turn right onto CH 29

1.6 mi · 2 min · Stripmine Road
26

Turn right onto IL 129

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Washington Street
27

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
28

Merge onto I 55

19 mi · 20 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 257 Toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork

135 ft · 5 sec
Use the left lane.
31

Turn left onto US 30

2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road
Use the right lane.
32

Turn slight right onto US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Division Street
Use the right lane.
33

Turn left onto US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · 143rd Street
Use the left lane.
34

Turn right onto US 30

7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the right lane.
35

Continue on Hill Avenue

2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
36

Continue on East Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
37

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
Use the left lane.
38

Turn left onto East New York Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
Use the left lane.
39

Turn left onto IL 31

417 ft · 14 sec · North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
40

Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 9 sec · West Galena Boulevard
41

Arrive at destination

West Galena Boulevard

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 22-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Teutopolis to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Aurora. With only one recommended stop and a significant longest stretch of 145.1 miles on I-57, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest interstate segment, as services can be spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $33 should help you budget accordingly for this straightforward Midwest journey.

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 106.5 miles from Teutopolis, IL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.1 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 47 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.5 miles or 1h 59m 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 26m

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 Teutopolis, 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 Teutopolis, IL

This is one driving day of about 213 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Teutopolis, 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 I 57 for about 145.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

107 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

Tuscola, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Onarga, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.5 miles from Teutopolis, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Taste of Jerusalem

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plainfield, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 19min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+18157826500

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

1.3 mi

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rantoul, Illinois

1.2 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Ten Drops Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plainfield, Illinois

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 19min to go 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16306962137

Visit website

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crest Hill, Illinois

2.6 mi

Taste of Jerusalem

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Plainfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+18157826500

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Honey Bee Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12172344997

Visit website

Casa amigos Mexican restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12172156053

Arcade Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12173793268

Urban Kitchen

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18157826417

Visit website

Ten Drops Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Plainfield, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+16306962137

Visit website

Kafé De Kasa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Crest Hill, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18156303694

Visit website

Critical Grind Board Game Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Shorewood, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18156304235

Visit website

Bonny's Bistro

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Joliet, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18476271095

Visit website

Brick & Ivy Coffee Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Channahon, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12176638389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 150 and 200.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
150 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 308 Toward US 45, US 52: Kankakee
6
150.3 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 308
8
196.2 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 257 Toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
6
196.5 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
200.2 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in | US 30 / 143rd Street

Turn left onto US 30 / 143rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.30 one way

$66.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.56 $73.12
premium $4.89 $40.99 $81.98
diesel $5.61 $47.03 $94.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.9 0 $22.37 $10.22
Efficient EV 53.3 0 $18.64 $8.52
EV Truck/SUV 85.2 1 $29.82 $13.63

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Teutopolis, IL

Morning in Teutopolis on Tuesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aurora, IL

Morning in Aurora on Tuesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

12 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

4h 22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with an 80% highway share, designed for efficient travel between Teutopolis and Aurora. You'll spend the majority of your time on the interstate, covering a substantial 145.1-mile stretch on I-57 without significant interruptions. While it's predominantly an interstate experience, the inclusion of County Road North 303 West at some point offers a brief change of pace from the high-speed driving. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and a direct path through the Illinois landscape.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.1 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 150 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 213 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 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 196.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 4h 22m. Total distance: 213 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 145.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Aurora, 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 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 196.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Aurora, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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