Aurora, Illinois to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1706 miles 2745.5 km · straight line
1982.7 miles actual route 3190.9 km · driving distance
34h 35min estimated drive time
$191 - $235 estimated fuel cost
~3h 56min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Los Angeles?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Los Angeles is 1706 miles (2745.5 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1982.7 miles, taking about 34h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 56min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Los Angeles in California.

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 Los Angeles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 35min $191 - $235 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 30min $159–$297* Budget
Train ~44h 58min $238–$694* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 569 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 142 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM