How far is Barrington, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Barrington, IL to Aurora, IL is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.62 mi
00h 55m
Flight
28.77 mi
46.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.77 mi
Kilometers
46.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.62 mi
Kilometers
57.33 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Chicago
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Barrington
17.8 mi
00h 27m
To Aurora
17.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hough Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hough Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    9 mi · 14 min · New Sutton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ingalton Avenue

    2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59

  7. 7

    Continue on North Neltnor Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · North Neltnor Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East

    3174 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Illinois Route 59
9.05 mi · 25%
New Sutton Road
8.98 mi · 25%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.07 mi · 17%
North Neltnor Boulevard
4.04 mi · 11%
Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 7%
North Lake Street
2.17 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Sutton Road

Continue on New Sutton Road

8.98 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Chicago
00h 27m from Barrington
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 17.8 miles from Barrington and 17.8 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Chicago

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

13 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

29 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Plano

37 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 28.77 mi (46.3 km).

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#1 Barrington

Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population10,178
Coordinates42.1539100, -88.1361900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Hough Street (-88.136076, 42.153912)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Aurora. The current time is 05:18:12.

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.