How far is Hazel Crest, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Hazel Crest, IL to Aurora, IL is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Historic village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Crest and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Crest and Aurora.
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Start on 175th Street
3 m · 2 sec · 175th Street
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Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Joliet
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
1762 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
8.9 mi · 15 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 Hazel Crest and Aurora.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest to Aurora?
The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.4 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?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Hazel Crest and 29.5 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hazel Crest and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Crest and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.05 km).
#1 Hazel Crest
Village in United States of America
| Population | 13,446 |
| Coordinates | 41.5717000, -87.6944900 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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