How far is Chatsworth, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Chatsworth, IL to Aurora, IL is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.05 mi
01h 40m
Flight
69.59 mi
111.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.59 mi
Kilometers
111.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.65 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Chatsworth
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatsworth
2026-04-16T00:42
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatsworth
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
Mazon
IL

Village in the United States

From Chatsworth
40.3 mi
00h 50m
To Aurora
42.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    83 m · 14 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 800 N Road

    1346 ft · 21 sec · East 800 N Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 830 North Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East 830 North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East 825 North Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East 825 North Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    1668 ft · 48 sec · East Wabash Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Union Street

    34.5 mi · 43 min · South Union Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Walker Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 46 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Minkler Road

    38 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Union Street
34.5 mi · 42%
North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 27%
Orchard Road
6.58 mi · 8%
Minkler Road
4.29 mi · 5%
Ashley Road
2.8 mi · 3%
East 825 North Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Union Street

Continue on South Union Street

34.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mazon
00h 50m from Chatsworth
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chatsworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Mazon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Chatsworth and 42.7 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chatsworth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Mazon

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

17 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

48 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatsworth and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (111.99 km).

Chatsworth

#1 Chatsworth

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

Population1,104
Coordinates40.7536500, -88.2919900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-88.292075, 40.753649)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatsworth and Aurora. The current time is 00:42:33.

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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.