How far is Aurora, IL from Hazel Crest, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Hazel Crest, IL is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
47.41 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.83 mi
56.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.41 mi
Kilometers
76.3 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazel Crest
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-19T08:07
Arrive Hazel Crest
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

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
Lemont
IL

Historic village in the U.

From Aurora
23.7 mi
00h 33m
To Hazel Crest
23.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Hazel Crest.

  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

    13.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Kedzie Avenue

    1132 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    24 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto 175th Street

    36 m · 8 sec · 175th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 175th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 32%
I 80 East
15 mi · 32%
75th Street
8.77 mi · 19%
East New York Street
5.64 mi · 12%
Illinois Route 59
1.05 mi · 2%
Kedzie Avenue
0.96 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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemont
00h 33m from Aurora
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hazel Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Hazel Crest?

The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 23.7 miles from Aurora and 23.7 miles from Hazel Crest.

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 12.6 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hazel Crest.

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.

RAIL

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 Hazel Crest. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.05 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Hazel Crest

#2 Hazel Crest

Village in United States of America

Population13,446
Coordinates41.5717000, -87.6944900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Hazel Crest (-87.69449, 41.5717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.33 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.66 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Hazel Crest. The current time is 08:07:34.

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.