How far is Chemung, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Chemung, IL to Aurora, IL is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
58.83 mi
01h 21m
Flight
48.6 mi
78.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.6 mi
Kilometers
78.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.67 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, May 30, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Chemung
Sat, May 30, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chemung
2026-05-30T03:07
Arrive Aurora
Sat, May 30, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chemung
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
Pingree Grove
IL

Village in the United States

From Chemung
29.5 mi
00h 40m
To Aurora
29.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 23

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 23

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Brier Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Brier Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2700 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  21. 21

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

    2953 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
19.2 mi · 33%
State Route 23
10.6 mi · 18%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 14%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.99 mi · 12%
North Lake Street
2.17 mi · 4%
Brier Hill Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout

10.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
48.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pingree Grove
00h 40m from Chemung
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chemung and Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 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?

Pingree Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Chemung and 29.3 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chemung and Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Pingree Grove

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

39 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

46 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Glenview station

50 mi away
1116 Depot St.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

52 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chemung and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 48.6 mi (78.22 km).

Chemung

#1 Chemung

Township in McHenry County, Illinois

Population8,702
Coordinates42.4153000, -88.6667700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 173 (-88.666751, 42.415504)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chemung and Aurora. The current time is 03:07:48.

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.