How far is Aurora, IL from Frankfort Square, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
43.67 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.48 mi
50.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.67 mi
Kilometers
70.28 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort Square
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Frankfort Square
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Lemont
IL

Historic village in the U.

From Aurora
21.8 mi
00h 32m
To Frankfort Square
21.9 mi
00h 32m

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
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Frankfort Square.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Frankfort Square.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New York Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · East New York Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 59

    1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    8.8 mi · 15 min · 75th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1727 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

    2965 ft · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

    597 ft · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jamison Drive

    155 m · 22 sec · Jamison Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamison Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 35%
I 80 East
9.22 mi · 21%
75th Street
8.77 mi · 20%
East New York Street
5.64 mi · 13%
Harlem Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
Illinois Route 59
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemont
00h 32m from Aurora
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Frankfort Square?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Aurora and 21.9 miles from Frankfort Square.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort Square.

Stop Ideas Near Lemont

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

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

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Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

18 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Frankfort Square. Straight-line distance: 31.48 mi (50.67 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 Frankfort Square

Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population9,276
Coordinates41.5189200, -87.8031000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Frankfort Square (-87.8031, 41.51892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 Frankfort Square. The current time is 01:47:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.