Aurora, Illinois to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

625.5 miles 1006.7 km · straight line
735.5 miles actual route 1183.7 km · driving distance
14h 0min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Washington DC?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Washington DC is 625.5 miles (1006.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ESE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 735.5 miles, taking about 14h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 0min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 48min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~18h 12min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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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 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM