How far is Aurora, IL from Minooka, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Minooka, IL is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Minooka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Minooka.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Treasure Drive
1719 ft · 1 min · Treasure Drive
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Turn left onto Harvey Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harvey Road
54 m · 4 sec · Harvey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Harvey Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Continue on Rance Road
1254 ft · 21 sec · Rance Road
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Turn right onto Stewart Road
2 mi · 3 min · Stewart Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
13.7 mi · 22 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Mondamin Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Mondamin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mondamin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Minooka.
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.
Ridge Road
Continue on Ridge Road
13.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Aurora and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Minooka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Minooka?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Oswego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Aurora and 11.9 miles from Minooka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Aurora and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Minooka.
Stop Ideas Near Oswego
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 Oswego.
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Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Minooka. Straight-line distance: 21.31 mi (34.29 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minooka
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 11,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553100, -88.2617300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minooka (-88.26173, 41.45531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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