How far is Beach Park, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Beach Park, IL to Aurora, IL is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beach Park and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beach Park and Aurora.
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Start on the route
93 m · 26 sec
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Turn right
64 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Beach Road
131 m · 16 sec · West Beach Road
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Turn right onto North Lewis Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue
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Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road
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Turn left onto North Green Bay Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Green Bay Road
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Turn slight right
44 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 41 South: Chicago
1743 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Skokie Highway
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Turn slight right onto IL 43 South, IL 120 West
2872 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Waukegan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Waukegan Road
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Buckley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
1998 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora
2633 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
22.1 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East
3174 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Continue on North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · 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 Beach Park 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
22.1 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beach Park 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 Beach Park to Aurora?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Beach Park and 37.2 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach Park and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park
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 Schiller Park.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beach Park and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.89 km).
#1 Beach Park
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 13,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.4222400, -87.8573000 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
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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