How far is Aurora, IL from Oakwood Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Oakwood Hills, IL is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Oakwood Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Oakwood Hills.
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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
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Lincolnway Street
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Turn left onto Mooseheart Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mooseheart Road
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Turn right
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Randall Road
24.9 mi · 41 min · South Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on James R Rakow Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · James R Rakow Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Greenview Road
709 ft · 31 sec · Greenview Road
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Turn slight right onto Palisades Lane
807 ft · 36 sec · Palisades Lane
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Turn left onto West Lake Shore Drive
1026 ft · 46 sec · West Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto North Shore Drive
1839 ft · 1 min · North Shore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Shore Drive
551 ft · 29 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Oakhill Road
155 m · 22 sec · Oakhill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakhill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Oakwood Hills.
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.
South Randall Road
Turn right onto South Randall Road
24.9 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Oakwood Hills?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Aurora and 19.9 miles from Oakwood Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Aurora and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Oakwood Hills. Straight-line distance: 33.8 mi (54.4 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakwood Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.2464100, -88.2428600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood Hills (-88.24286, 42.24641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
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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