How far is Aurora, IL from South Barrington, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to South Barrington, IL is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and South Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and South 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
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Barrington Road
1944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: North Barrington Road
772 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto South Barrington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Barrington Road
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Turn right onto East Mundhank Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Mundhank Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Freeman Road
2774 ft · 1 min · South Freeman Road
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Continue on Huntington Boulevard
799 ft · 24 sec · Huntington Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huntington Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and South 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
5.98 mi · 00h 07m
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 South Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to South Barrington?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
West Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Aurora and 16.7 miles from South Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Mostly Sunny near South Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near West Chicago
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 West Chicago.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and South Barrington. Straight-line distance: 25.03 mi (40.28 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Barrington
Village in United States of America
| Population | 4,976 |
| Coordinates | 42.0914200, -88.1217400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Barrington (-88.12174, 42.09142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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