How far is Aurora, IL from Chicago Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Chicago Heights, IL is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Chicago Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Chicago Heights.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Broadway
140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway
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Turn right onto East New York Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · East New York Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto 75th Street
8.8 mi · 15 min · 75th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1727 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
2536 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto Vollmer Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · Vollmer Road
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Turn slight right onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chicago Road
1471 ft · 40 sec · Chicago Road
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
1673 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Halsted Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Chicago Heights.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Chicago Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Chicago Heights?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Aurora and 25.7 miles from Chicago Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Chicago Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockport.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Chicago Heights. Straight-line distance: 39.48 mi (63.53 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 28,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.5061500, -87.6356000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chicago Heights (-87.6356, 41.50615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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