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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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 88 East: Chicago
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
1440 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 59 North: Warrenville, West Chicago
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Illinois Route 59
3.8 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2933 ft · 58 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Dundee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dundee Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on South Hough Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Hough Street
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Continue on North Hough Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Hough Road
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Turn left onto Roberts Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roberts Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Roberts Road
20 m · 1 sec · Roberts Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Roberts Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Center Street
2745 ft · 2 min · Center Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartlett.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Port Barrington. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.47 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Barrington
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,481 |
| Coordinates | 42.2425200, -88.2020300 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Barrington (-88.20203, 42.24252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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