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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.9 mi
01h 10m
Flight
33.8 mi
54.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.22 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood Hills
Thu, Jun 11, 6:33 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Jun 11, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-06-11T05:22
Arrive Oakwood Hills
Thu, Jun 11, 6:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Elgin
IL

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

From Aurora
19.9 mi
00h 35m
To Oakwood Hills
19.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Lincolnway Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Lincolnway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mooseheart Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mooseheart Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    34 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Randall Road

    24.9 mi · 41 min · South Randall Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Randall Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road

  8. 8

    Continue on James R Rakow Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · James R Rakow Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Crystal Lake Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Greenview Road

    709 ft · 31 sec · Greenview Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Palisades Lane

    807 ft · 36 sec · Palisades Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Lake Shore Drive

    1026 ft · 46 sec · West Lake Shore Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Shore Drive

    1839 ft · 1 min · North Shore Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Shore Drive

    551 ft · 29 sec · Lake Shore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oakhill Road

    155 m · 22 sec · Oakhill Road

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Randall Road
24.9 mi · 62%
James R Rakow Road
2.64 mi · 7%
North Randall Road
2.17 mi · 5%
North Lake Street
2.16 mi · 5%
South Lincolnway Street
2.08 mi · 5%
East Crystal Lake Avenue
1.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 35m from Aurora
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elgin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.

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Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
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Glenview station

40 mi away
1116 Depot St.
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La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

47 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Oakwood Hills. Straight-line distance: 33.8 mi (54.4 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Oakwood Hills

#2 Oakwood Hills

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,011
Coordinates42.2464100, -88.2428600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Oakwood Hills (-88.24286, 42.24641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Oakwood Hills. The current time is 05:22:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.