How far is Aurora, IL from Willowbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Willowbrook, IL is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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.
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 35m.
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 Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, IL 394 South: Chicago, Danville
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 394 South: Danville
3040 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Calumet Expressway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Calumet Expressway
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Turn left onto East Exchange Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · East Exchange Street
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Turn left onto South State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Line Road
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Turn left onto Challas Drive
1665 ft · 1 min · Challas Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buried Oak Drive
1415 ft · 1 min · Buried Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Longwood Drive
100 m · 14 sec · Longwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Longwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Willowbrook.
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 Slight Chance Snow Showers then 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 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Justice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Aurora and 34.5 miles from Willowbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Willowbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Justice
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 Justice.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Willowbrook. Straight-line distance: 45.57 mi (73.34 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willowbrook
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,076 |
| Coordinates | 41.4578100, -87.5364300 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willowbrook (-87.53643, 41.45781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
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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