How far is Aurora, IL from Englewood, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Englewood, IL is about 48 miles (77.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.97 mi
01h 05m
Flight
34.77 mi
55.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.77 mi
Kilometers
55.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.97 mi
Kilometers
77.2 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Englewood
Sun, Nov 8, 10:38 AM CST
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Nov 8, 11:43 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-11-08T09:33
Arrive Englewood
Sun, Nov 8, 10:38 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Oakbrook Terrace
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois

From Aurora
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Englewood
24 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lincolnway Street

    1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa

    118 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    736 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    896 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    17.8 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road

    616 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    904 ft · 17 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Yale Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · South Yale Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 63rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 63rd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 63rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.8 mi · 50%
Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 27%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.81 mi · 8%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.23 mi · 5%
North Lake Street
2.16 mi · 5%
I 90 East
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

17.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakbrook Terrace
00h 32m from Aurora
Leave By
4:20 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Englewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48 miles (77.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Aurora and 24 miles from Englewood.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain near Englewood.

Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakbrook Terrace, 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 Oakbrook Terrace.

RAIL

La Grange Road

9 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

14 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Englewood. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.95 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
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#2 Englewood

Englewood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7797600, -87.6458800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Englewood (-87.64588, 41.77976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.41 L · about $7.71
Round trip
$15.42
3.38 gal · 12.82 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $7.71 $15.42
Mid-grade $5.19 $8.77 $17.53
Premium $5.75 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.56 $11.09 $22.18

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Englewood. The current time is 09:33:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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