How far is Elk Grove Village, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove Village, IL to Aurora, IL is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove Village and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove Village and Aurora.
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Start on Lively Boulevard
1344 ft · 42 sec · Lively Boulevard
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Turn left onto Touhy Avenue
2625 ft · 1 min · Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Elk Grove Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Rev Morrison Boulevard
1083 ft · 30 sec · Rev Morrison Boulevard
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Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard
2364 ft · 1 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on Biesterfield Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Biesterfield Road
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Turn left onto I 290 East: Chicago
2155 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.8 mi · 19 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 Elk Grove Village 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
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village to Aurora?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Elk Grove Village and 18 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove Village and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove Village and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 24.62 mi (39.63 km).
#1 Elk Grove Village
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0039200, -87.9703500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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