How far is Sterling, IL from Aurora, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sterling and Aurora is 70.94 miles (114.16 km).

Flight distance from Sterling, IL to Aurora, IL is 70.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Sterling to Aurora with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sterling, Illinois to Aurora, Illinois is: 81.28 miles (130.82 km) by car.

Driving from Sterling to Aurora will take approximately 01 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Sterling

City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Population 14313
GPS Coordinates 41°47'19"N 89°41'46"W
Latitude 41.7886400
Longitude -89.6962200
Altitude 201
Country United States
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#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Aurora is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Aurora History Museum and the Paramount Theatre.

Population 196383
GPS Coordinates 41°45'38"N 88°19'12"W
Latitude 41.7605800
Longitude -88.3200700
Altitude 207
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sterling and Aurora

The distance between Sterling and Aurora is 131 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sterling and Aurora. The current time is 22:25:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.86 liters (2.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Aurora.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Aurora is $10.35 (diesel $12.33).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $10.35 $11.79 $13.05 $12.33

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Aurora (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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