How far is Aurora, IL from Huntley, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Huntley, IL is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
36.23 mi
00h 54m
Flight
28.69 mi
46.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.69 mi
Kilometers
46.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.3 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-18T13:24
Arrive Huntley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
South Elgin
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Aurora
16.3 mi
00h 27m
To Huntley
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Lincolnway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mooseheart Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mooseheart Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    34 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Randall Road

    18.4 mi · 31 min · South Randall Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1557 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock

    2605 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 North: Huntley, Woodstock

    1680 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Randall Road
18.4 mi · 51%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.75 mi · 13%
North Lake Street
2.16 mi · 6%
South Lincolnway Street
2.08 mi · 6%
Mooseheart Road
0.96 mi · 3%
IL 47
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Randall Road

Turn right onto South Randall Road

18.4 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Elgin
00h 27m from Aurora
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

South Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Aurora and 19.9 miles from Huntley.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntley.

Stop Ideas Near South Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

27 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

40 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

41 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

42 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Huntley. Straight-line distance: 28.69 mi (46.18 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Huntley

#2 Huntley

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

Population27,256
Coordinates42.1680800, -88.4281400
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Huntley (-88.42814, 42.16808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Huntley. The current time is 13:24:31.

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.