Aurora, Illinois to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

626.8 miles 1008.7 km · straight line
752.1 miles estimated 1210.4 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Syracuse, New York is 626.8 miles (1008.7 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located ENE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.1 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Syracuse, New York
43.05°N, 76.15°W
America/New_York
121m elevation
Explore more routes from Syracuse, New York

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients