How far is Garfield, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Garfield, IL to Aurora, IL is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield and Aurora.
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Start on the route
76 m · 25 sec
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Turn sharp right onto East 1075th Road
1188 ft · 54 sec · East 1075th Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 11th Road
1819 ft · 1 min · North 11th Road
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Turn left onto County Highway 44
2.2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 44
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Turn right onto North 13th Road
4 mi · 7 min · North 13th Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 15th Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
3168 ft · 1 min · County Highway 29
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Turn right onto North 15th Road
3158 ft · 1 min · North 15th Road
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Continue on Oakley Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Oakley Avenue
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Continue on County Highway 29
708 ft · 22 sec · County Highway 29
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Turn left onto North Bloomington Street
1113 ft · 22 sec · North Bloomington Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Moore Street
785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street
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Continue on East 17th Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road
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Continue on Columbus Street
663 ft · 23 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street
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Continue on North 2753rd Road
3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road
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Turn left
1240 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
32.6 mi · 48 min
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left 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 Garfield 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.6 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Garfield and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garfield to Aurora?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Serena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Garfield and 30.8 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Garfield and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Serena
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 Serena.
Plano
Mendota station
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 57.14 mi (91.95 km).
#1 Garfield
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0850300, -88.9561900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
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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