How far is Aurora, IL from Park Forest, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Park Forest, IL is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Park Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Park Forest.
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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
5.6 mi · 10 min · East New York Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto 75th Street
8.8 mi · 15 min · 75th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1727 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
2536 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5.3 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Orchard Drive
1.6 km · 3 min · North Orchard Drive
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Turn left onto Westwood Drive
2425 ft · 1 min · Westwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Park Forest.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
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 Sunny leaving Aurora and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Park Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Park Forest?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Aurora and 25.4 miles from Park Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Park Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
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 Lockport.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Park Forest. Straight-line distance: 38.18 mi (61.44 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park Forest
Village in United States of America
| Population | 20,937 |
| Coordinates | 41.4914200, -87.6744900 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Forest (-87.67449, 41.49142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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