How far is Aurora, IL from Onarga, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Onarga, IL is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.84 mi
02h 08m
Flight
74.05 mi
119.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.05 mi
Kilometers
119.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.84 mi
Kilometers
147.8 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onarga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Onarga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Lakewood Shores
IL

Census designated place

From Aurora
45.9 mi
01h 04m
To Onarga
45.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Onarga.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Onarga.

  1. 1

    Start on West Galena Boulevard

    2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New York Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street

    608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Joliet Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward North River Road

    1673 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway 44

    1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44

  16. 16

    Continue on North River Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New River Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2655 ft · 49 sec · South Chicago Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Peotone Road

    3 mi · 4 min · West Peotone Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Chicago Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Chicago Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Chicago Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto IL 102

    3.6 mi · 5 min · IL 102

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Warner Bridge Rd North 7000W Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road North 303 West

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Road North 303 West

  25. 25

    Continue on North Wall Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Wall Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Wall Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Wall Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Water Street

    2254 ft · 44 sec · West Water Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South East Avenue

    2892 ft · 49 sec · South East Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign

    2010 ft · 57 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 29 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 54: Onarga, Roberts

    1726 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 1450 North

    1753 ft · 30 sec · County Road 1450 North

  34. 34

    Continue on West Seminary Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Seminary Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Onarga.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
27.2 mi · 30%
I 55 South
16.1 mi · 17%
County Road North 303 West
7.82 mi · 9%
Lincoln Highway
7.36 mi · 8%
Old Chicago Road
3.73 mi · 4%
IL 102
3.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

26.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakewood Shores
01h 04m from Aurora
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Onarga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Onarga?

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Lakewood Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Aurora and 45.9 miles from Onarga.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Onarga.

Stop Ideas Near Lakewood Shores

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakewood Shores, 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 Lakewood Shores.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

28 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kankakee

30 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

32 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Homewood

51 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Onarga. Straight-line distance: 74.05 mi (119.18 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Onarga

#2 Onarga

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,241
Coordinates40.7150400, -88.0061500
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Onarga (-88.00615, 40.71504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Onarga. The current time is 23:35:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.