Apple Valley, Minnesota to Aurora, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Aurora, Illinois?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Aurora, Illinois is 320.7 miles (516.1 km) as the crow flies. Aurora, Illinois is located SE of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.8 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Aurora, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and Aurora, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.