How far is Aurora, IL from Lyons, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Lyons, IL is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Lyons.
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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
16.9 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
637 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto 31st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 31st Street
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Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Brook Road
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Continue on 31st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 31st Street
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Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Oak Brook Road
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Continue on 31st Street
3 mi · 6 min · 31st Street
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Turn slight right onto Grand Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Grand Boulevard
59 m · 7 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
2752 ft · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Prairie Avenue
2076 ft · 1 min · Prairie Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ogden Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Lawndale Avenue
134 m · 15 sec · Lawndale Avenue
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Turn left onto White Avenue
1340 ft · 1 min · White Avenue
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Turn right onto Joliet Avenue
744 ft · 26 sec · Joliet Avenue
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Turn left onto 43rd Street
717 ft · 32 sec · 43rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 43rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Lyons.
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
16.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Lyons?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Aurora and 15.7 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 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 Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Lyons.
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 Lyons. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyons
Village in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 10,247 |
| Coordinates | 41.8133700, -87.8181100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-87.81811, 41.81337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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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