How far is Aurora, IL from Ingalls Park, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Ingalls Park, IL is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
24.71 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.8 mi
35.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.71 mi
Kilometers
39.77 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ingalls Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-19T03:11
Arrive Ingalls Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Aurora
12.4 mi
00h 24m
To Ingalls Park
12.4 mi
00h 24m

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
53°F
Sunday

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 Ingalls Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Ingalls Park.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Center Street

    2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    3123 ft · 2 min · West Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on East Jefferson Street

    1467 ft · 44 sec · East Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Richards Street

    80 m · 12 sec · Richards Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
7.36 mi · 30%
Plainfield Road
5.24 mi · 21%
Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 10%
North Joliet Road
2.46 mi · 10%
East Washington Street
1.68 mi · 7%
North Division Street
1.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

7.36 mi · 00h 11m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 24m from Aurora
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Ingalls Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Ingalls Park?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 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?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Aurora and 12.4 miles from Ingalls Park.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Ingalls Park.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Ingalls Park. Straight-line distance: 21.8 mi (35.09 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 Ingalls Park

Census designated place

Population3,314
Coordinates41.5225300, -88.0428300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Ingalls Park (-88.04283, 41.52253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.3 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.6 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 Ingalls Park. The current time is 03:11:33.

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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.