How far is Hyde Park, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Hyde Park, IL to Aurora, IL is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
54.53 mi
01h 09m
Flight
37.49 mi
60.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.49 mi
Kilometers
60.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.75 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, May 23, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in Hyde Park
Sat, May 23, 8:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hyde Park
2026-05-23T17:48
Arrive Aurora
Sat, May 23, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hyde Park
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
Oakbrook Terrace
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois

From Hyde Park
24.2 mi
00h 34m
To Aurora
30.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Kenwood Avenue

    71 m · 12 sec · South Kenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 55th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 55th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Cottage Grove Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Cottage Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 35th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 35th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 35th Street

    916 ft · 24 sec · West 35th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South LaSalle Street

    39 m · 4 sec · South LaSalle Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive

    2072 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue

    636 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East

    3174 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hyde Park 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 44%
Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 24%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2.76 mi · 5%
South Cottage Grove Avenue
2.53 mi · 5%
North Lake Street
2.17 mi · 4%
East 35th Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakbrook Terrace
00h 34m from Hyde Park
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hyde Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hyde Park to Aurora?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Hyde Park and 30.3 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hyde Park and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

9 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

14 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hyde Park and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 37.49 mi (60.33 km).

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#1 Hyde Park

Hyde Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7942000, -87.5939400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.594089, 41.794197)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hyde Park and Aurora. The current time is 17:48:03.

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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.