How far is Aurora, IL from Itasca, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Itasca, IL is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Itasca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Itasca.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 88 East: Chicago
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 19 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lake Street
2523 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Lake Street
150 m · 10 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
3119 ft · 1 min · North Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto West Bloomingdale Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Bloomingdale Road
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
2238 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Division Street
1620 ft · 45 sec · East Division Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
3 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Itasca.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Itasca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Itasca?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Aurora and 15.5 miles from Itasca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Itasca.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Itasca. Straight-line distance: 21.88 mi (35.21 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Itasca
Village in Illinois, U.
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.9750300, -88.0072900 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Itasca (-88.00729, 41.97503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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