Aurora, Illinois to Florence, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Florence, Alabama?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Florence, Alabama is 482.2 miles (776 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Alabama is located S of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.6 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Florence, Alabama in Alabama.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and Florence, Alabama. 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.