How far is Aurora, IL from Port Barrington, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Port Barrington, IL is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
44.51 mi
01h 13m
Flight
33.85 mi
54.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.51 mi
Kilometers
71.63 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-19T09:22
Arrive Port Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bartlett
IL

Village in United States of America

From Aurora
22.2 mi
00h 36m
To Port Barrington
22.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Port Barrington.

  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

    1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa

    118 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    736 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 88 East: Chicago

    896 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    1440 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 59 North: Warrenville, West Chicago

    105 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Illinois Route 59

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59

  11. 11

    Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Neltnor Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59

  13. 13

    Continue on Ingalton Avenue

    2933 ft · 58 sec · Ingalton Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Sutton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    6 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dundee Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dundee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · New Sutton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Hough Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Hough Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Hough Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North Hough Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roberts Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roberts Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Roberts Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Roberts Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Roberts Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Center Street

    2745 ft · 2 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Illinois Route 59
9.17 mi · 21%
New Sutton Road
7.67 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.98 mi · 13%
North Hough Road
5.29 mi · 12%
South Neltnor Boulevard
4.09 mi · 9%
South Sutton Road
2.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Sutton Road

Continue on New Sutton Road

6.01 mi · 00h 10m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartlett
00h 36m from Aurora
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Port Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Port Barrington?

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Aurora and 22.2 miles from Port Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bartlett

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

33 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

33 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

38 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Port Barrington. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.47 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Port Barrington

#2 Port Barrington

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,481
Coordinates42.2425200, -88.2020300
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Port Barrington (-88.20203, 42.24252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
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.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.92 $11.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.65 $7.31 $14.61
Diesel $5.30 $8.33 $16.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Port Barrington. The current time is 09:22:03.

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.