How far is Aurora, IL from Hodgkins, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Hodgkins, IL is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Hodgkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Hodgkins.
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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
13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Chicago
1612 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road North
1389 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
2586 ft · 53 sec · La Grange Road
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Turn right onto 67th Street
2703 ft · 1 min · 67th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 67th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Hodgkins.
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.
75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
13.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Mostly Sunny near Hodgkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Hodgkins?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Aurora and 13.7 miles from Hodgkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Hodgkins.
Stop Ideas Near Woodridge
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 Woodridge.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Hodgkins. Straight-line distance: 23.83 mi (38.35 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hodgkins
Village in United States of America
| Population | 1,967 |
| Coordinates | 41.7689200, -87.8578300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hodgkins (-87.85783, 41.76892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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