How far is Hastings, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Hastings, IL to Aurora, IL is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.3 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.3 mi
Kilometers
31.06 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Fri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM CST
Return by in Hastings
Sat, Nov 7, 12:12 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-11-06T22:58
Arrive Aurora
Fri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Geneva
IL

County seat of Kane County, Illinois

From Hastings
9.2 mi
00h 18m
To Aurora
10.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Hastings Drive

    950 ft · 47 sec · Hastings Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Glen Road

    1113 ft · 39 sec · Silver Glen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Corron Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Corron Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Burlington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bolcum Road

    52 m · 4 sec · Bolcum Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Bolcum Road

    112 m · 8 sec · Bolcum Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Burlington Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Old Burlington Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hidden Oaks Road

    83 m · 17 sec · Hidden Oaks Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Randall Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Randall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Randall Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Randall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Randall Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Randall Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Hastings 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Randall Road
6.41 mi · 33%
North Randall Road
4 mi · 21%
West Galena Boulevard
1.54 mi · 8%
Corron Road
1.3 mi · 7%
Burlington Road
1.02 mi · 5%
Old Burlington Road
1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Randall Road

Continue on Randall Road

3.85 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geneva
00h 18m from Hastings
Leave By
7:16 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hastings and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Aurora?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Hastings and 10.1 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hastings and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Geneva

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

18 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

32 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.15 km).

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#1 Hastings

Hastings is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9689200, -88.4023000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings Drive (-88.402209, 41.968885)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.27
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $3.13 $6.27
Mid-grade $5.24 $3.56 $7.13
Premium $5.79 $3.94 $7.88
Diesel $6.59 $4.48 $8.97

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Aurora. The current time is 22:58:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.