Distance from Philadelphia to Aurora by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Aurora (IL) is 697 miles or 1121 kilometers or 605 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Aurora is 794 miles (1278 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 97 miles or 157 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Aurora, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Aurora is 697 miles or 1121 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Aurora, is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Aurora?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Aurora, IL is 1 hours 36 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Aurora Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Philadelphia, PA and Aurora, IL
This map shows the distance from Philadelphia, PA, Usa to Aurora, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Aurora, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Aurora, IL

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Aurora, Illinois is 794 miles or 1278 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Aurora, IL is 794 miles or 1278 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Aurora, Illinois.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Aurora, Illinois is approximately 794 miles (1278 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Aurora, IL

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Aurora, IL?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Aurora take?
Philadelphia and Aurora are 14 hours 49 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Philadelphia and Aurora

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Aurora (IL) is 1 Hours.
Aurora time is 1 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Aurora
2025-12-17, 05:45:20 EST2025-12-17, 04:45:20 CST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Aurora Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Philadelphia, PA and Aurora, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 794 mi 1278 km 689.51 nmi
Straight line distance 697 mi 1121 km 605 nmi
Difference 97 mi 157 km 84 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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Aurora Details

Aurora is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 45' 48.5'' Longitude: W 88° 17' 24.4''
Latitude41.76346
Longitude-88.2901
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Aurora

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Philadelphia, PA and Aurora, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 58 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 58 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 18 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 59 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 23 minutes