Aurora, Illinois to Bullhead City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1485.1 miles 2390 km · straight line
1782.1 miles estimated 2868 km · driving distance
35h 51min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Bullhead City?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Bullhead City is 1485.1 miles (2390 km) as the crow flies. Bullhead City is located W of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1782.1 miles, taking about 35h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Bullhead City in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and Bullhead City. 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.

How to Get from Aurora, Illinois to Bullhead City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 51min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 1min $143–$267* Budget
Train ~46h 36min $214–$624* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Bullhead City

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients