How far is Aurora, IL from New City, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to New City, IL is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 03m.
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.
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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 New City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and New City.
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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
17.8 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
815 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Congress Parkway
40 m · 8 sec · West Congress Parkway
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Turn right onto South Damen Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn left onto West 35th Street
2629 ft · 58 sec · West 35th Street
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Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto West 47th Street
2669 ft · 1 min · West 47th Street
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Turn right onto South Racine Avenue
671 ft · 21 sec · South Racine Avenue
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Turn right onto West 48th Street
102 m · 17 sec · West 48th Street
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Turn right onto South Elizabeth Street
70 m · 10 sec · South Elizabeth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elizabeth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and New City.
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
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Cloudy leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny near New City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to New City?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Aurora and 22.3 miles from New City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aurora and Partly Sunny near New City.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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 Oakbrook Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and New City. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.27 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New City
New City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8075300, -87.6564400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: New City (-87.65644, 41.80753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.61 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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