Aurora, Illinois to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1335.8 miles 2149.8 km · straight line
1603 miles estimated 2579.8 km · driving distance
32h 15min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Flagstaff?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Flagstaff is 1335.8 miles (2149.8 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located WSW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1603 miles, taking about 32h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 15min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 42min $128–$240* Budget
Train ~41h 56min $192–$561* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 445 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients