Aurora, Illinois to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.7 miles 712.5 km · straight line
531.3 miles estimated 855 km · driving distance
10h 41min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Pittsburgh is 442.7 miles (712.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located E of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531.3 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Aurora, Illinois and Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 41min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 49min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 9min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients