How far is Aurora, IL from Willowbrook, IL?

The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Willowbrook, IL is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.86 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.81 mi
31.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.81 mi
Kilometers
31.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.86 mi
Kilometers
41.61 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willowbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Willowbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Naperville
IL

The second most populous city in Illinois.

From Aurora
12.9 mi
00h 19m
To Willowbrook
12.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Willowbrook.

  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

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South: Joliet

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 63rd Street, Hobson Road

    1627 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 63rd Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · 63rd Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Madison Street

    1648 ft · 46 sec · South Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ridgemoor Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · Ridgemoor Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridgemoor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13.7 mi · 53%
63rd Street
6.03 mi · 23%
North Lake Street
2.16 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.98 mi · 8%
I 355 South
0.42 mi · 2%
I 355 Toll South
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

13.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Naperville
00h 19m from Aurora
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Willowbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Willowbrook?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Naperville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Aurora and 12.9 miles from Willowbrook.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Naperville

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

1 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

23 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Willowbrook. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Willowbrook

#2 Willowbrook

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,507
Coordinates41.7697500, -87.9358900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Aurora (-88.32007, 41.76058)
End: Willowbrook (-87.93589, 41.76975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Willowbrook. The current time is 00:21:57.

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.