How far is Aux Sable, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Aux Sable, IL to Aurora, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Aux Sable and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable and Aurora.
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Start on the route
144 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
90 m · 13 sec · Cemetery Road
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Turn left onto South Tabler Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Tabler Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Ridge Road
16.2 mi · 27 min · South Ridge Road
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Continue on Stewart Road
2 mi · 3 min · Stewart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rance Road
1254 ft · 19 sec · Rance Road
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Continue on Harvey Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harvey Road
54 m · 4 sec · Harvey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Harvey Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Turn right onto Treasure Drive
1719 ft · 1 min · Treasure Drive
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
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Continue on East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street
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Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aux Sable and Aurora.
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.
South Ridge Road
Turn left onto South Ridge Road
16.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Aux Sable and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aux Sable to Aurora?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Aux Sable and 19.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aux Sable and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood
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 Shorewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aux Sable and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.68 km).
#1 Aux Sable
Township in Grundy County, Illinois
| Population | 13,493 |
| Coordinates | 41.3947500, -88.3286800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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