How far is Aurora, IL from Chatsworth, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Chatsworth, IL is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.67 mi
01h 57m
Flight
69.59 mi
111.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.59 mi
Kilometers
111.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.67 mi
Kilometers
129.83 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:44 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-16T00:46
Arrive Chatsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 2:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mazon
IL

Village in the United States

From Aurora
40.4 mi
00h 58m
To Chatsworth
40.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Chatsworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Chatsworth.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Wabash Street

    1668 ft · 43 sec · East Wabash Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East 825 North Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East 830 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 800 N Road

    1346 ft · 24 sec · East 800 N Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    83 m · 12 sec · 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Chatsworth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bridge Street
25 mi · 31%
North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 27%
South Lake Street
7.08 mi · 9%
Minkler Road
4.3 mi · 5%
Ashley Road
3.82 mi · 5%
East 825 North Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Bridge Street

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mazon
00h 58m from Aurora
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chatsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Chatsworth?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Aurora and 40.3 miles from Chatsworth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chatsworth.

Stop Ideas Near Mazon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mazon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mazon.

RAIL

Dwight station

17 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

48 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Chatsworth. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (111.99 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Chatsworth

#2 Chatsworth

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

Population1,104
Coordinates40.7536500, -88.2919900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Chatsworth (-88.29199, 40.75365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.78 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.56 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Chatsworth. The current time is 00:46:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.