How far is Aurora, IL from Round Lake Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Round Lake Heights, IL is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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 29m.
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
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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 Round Lake Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Round Lake Heights.
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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
6.4 mi · 10 min · North Hough Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1257 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Rand Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Belvidere Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · North Fairfield Road
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Turn right onto West Lake Shore Drive
1491 ft · 53 sec · West Lake Shore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Rollins Road
52 m · 9 sec · West Rollins Road
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Turn left onto Brentwood Drive
110 m · 16 sec · Brentwood Drive
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Turn right onto Tomahawk Trail
15 m · 2 sec · Tomahawk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tomahawk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Round Lake Heights.
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.
North Hough Road
Continue on North Hough Road
6.39 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 Round Lake Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Round Lake Heights?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Aurora and 27.2 miles from Round Lake Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Round Lake Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Round Lake Heights. Straight-line distance: 44.2 mi (71.14 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Round Lake Heights
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,630 |
| Coordinates | 42.3800200, -88.1042500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake Heights (-88.10425, 42.38002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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