How far is Elwood, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Elwood, IL to Aurora, IL is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elwood and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood and Aurora.
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Start on South Chicago Street
15 m · 4 sec · South Chicago Street
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Turn right onto East Mississippi Avenue
1135 ft · 33 sec · East Mississippi Avenue
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Turn right onto South Saint Louis Street
152 m · 22 sec · South Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on South Chicago Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue
1363 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Larkin Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Larkin Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road
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Turn slight right onto North Division Street
1055 ft · 37 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto West Lockport Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Lockport Street
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Turn right onto Wallin Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Wallin Drive
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
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Continue on East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
127 m · 15 sec · 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 Elwood 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.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 00h 11m
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 Elwood 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 Elwood to Aurora?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Elwood and 27.3 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elwood and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
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 Crystal Lawns.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 26.89 mi (43.28 km).
#1 Elwood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.4039200, -88.1117200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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