How far is Aurora, IL from Portage Park, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Portage Park, IL is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
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.
Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Portage Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Portage Park.
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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
17.8 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward North 25th Avenue
871 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South 25th Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · South 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Belmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Forest Preserve Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Forest Preserve Drive
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Turn slight right onto West Montrose Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto North Linder Avenue
998 ft · 45 sec · North Linder Avenue
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Turn right onto West Hutchinson Street
30 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Portage Park.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Portage Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Portage Park?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Aurora and 19.8 miles from Portage Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Portage Park.
Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove
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 Downers Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Portage Park. Straight-line distance: 31.65 mi (50.93 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portage Park
Portage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9578100, -87.7650600 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portage Park (-87.76506, 41.95781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.50 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
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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