How far is Aurora, IL from Deer Park, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Deer Park, IL is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Deer Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Deer Park.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Lake Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Turn right
30 mi · 44 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 178: Utica, La Salle
1915 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight left
2941 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
10 m · 1 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East 651st Road
2722 ft · 1 min · East 651st Road
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Continue on Ed Hand Highway
1441 ft · 45 sec · Ed Hand Highway
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Turn left onto Tip Avenue
140 m · 22 sec · Tip Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
103 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
573 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
25 m · 8 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
111 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Deer Park.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
30 mi · 00h 44m
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 Sunny near Deer Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Deer Park?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Aurora and 28.5 miles from Deer Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Deer Park.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Plano
Mendota station
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Deer Park. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.95 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Park
Village in United States of America
| Population | 4,199 |
| Coordinates | 41.2950300, -89.0361900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Park (-89.03619, 41.29503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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