Aurora, Illinois to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Aurora, Illinois from Rochester, New York?
The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Rochester, New York is 554.1 miles (891.7 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located ENE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.9 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Rochester, New York in New York.
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. 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 Rochester, New York. 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 Rochester, New York
Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Rochester, New York
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator