How far is Frankfort Square, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Frankfort Square, IL to Aurora, IL is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
49.8 mi
00h 57m
Flight
31.48 mi
50.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.48 mi
Kilometers
50.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.8 mi
Kilometers
80.14 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Frankfort Square
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort Square
2026-04-16T01:44
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort Square
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
Lemont
IL

Historic village in the U.

From Frankfort Square
21.9 mi
00h 28m
To Aurora
27.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Frankfort Square and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort Square and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamison Drive

    155 m · 28 sec · Jamison Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road

    597 ft · 28 sec · Frankfort Square Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road

    2965 ft · 1 min · West Saint Francis Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harlem Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

    1762 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    8.9 mi · 15 min · 75th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    6 mi · 11 min · East New York Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 31%
75th Street
9.2 mi · 18%
I 80 West
8.65 mi · 17%
East New York Street
6.01 mi · 12%
Harlem Avenue
2.13 mi · 4%
Illinois Route 59
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

15.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemont
00h 28m from Frankfort Square
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankfort Square 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 Frankfort Square to Aurora?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Frankfort Square and 27.9 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frankfort Square and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Lemont

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

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

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Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
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Joliet Transportation Center

18 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
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La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort Square and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 31.48 mi (50.67 km).

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#1 Frankfort Square

Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population9,276
Coordinates41.5189200, -87.8031000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamison Drive (-87.803097, 41.519205)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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 Frankfort Square and Aurora. The current time is 01:44:42.

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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.