How far is Chicago, IL from Aurora, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chicago and Aurora is 35.06 miles (56.42 km).

Flight distance from Chicago, IL to Aurora, IL is 35.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Aurora, Illinois is: 48.79 miles (78.52 km) by car.

Driving from Chicago to Aurora will take approximately 00 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States
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#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Aurora is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Aurora History Museum and the Paramount Theatre.

Population 196383
GPS Coordinates 41°45'38"N 88°19'12"W
Latitude 41.7605800
Longitude -88.3200700
Altitude 207
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago and Aurora

The distance between Chicago and Aurora is 79 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Chicago and Aurora. The current time is 01:15:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.52 liters (1.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago and Aurora.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago to Aurora is $6.21 (diesel $7.4).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $6.21 $7.08 $7.84 $7.4

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chicago and Aurora (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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