Aurora, Illinois to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

787.3 miles 1267 km · straight line
944.7 miles estimated 1520.4 km · driving distance
19h 0min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Waterbury?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Waterbury is 787.3 miles (1267 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located E of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 944.7 miles, taking about 19h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and Waterbury in Connecticut.

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. 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 Waterbury. 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 Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 0min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 48min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 42min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients