How far is Harvey, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Harvey, IL to Aurora, IL is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harvey and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvey and Aurora.
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Start on East 154th Street
1.2 km · 3 min · East 154th Street
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Turn right onto Wood Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wood Street
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Turn left onto West 147th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West 147th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
1979 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
802 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2521 ft · 45 sec · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto 75th Street
13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto East New York Street
6 mi · 11 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 Harvey 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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Harvey 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 Harvey to Aurora?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 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?
Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Harvey and 29.8 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harvey and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge
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 Burr Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harvey and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 36.27 mi (58.37 km).
#1 Harvey
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 24,109 |
| Coordinates | 41.6100300, -87.6467100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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