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

The driving distance from Irving Park, IL to Aurora, IL is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.78 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.86 mi
52.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.86 mi
Kilometers
52.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.45 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM CST
Return by in Irving Park
Fri, Nov 6, 5:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving Park
2026-11-06T15:27
Arrive Aurora
Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving Park
9:30 PM CST
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
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From Irving Park
21.2 mi
00h 31m
To Aurora
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
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 Irving Park and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Irving Park Road

    1085 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Avondale Avenue

    1681 ft · 50 sec · North Avondale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    3115 ft · 1 min · North Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Flournoy Street

    86 m · 6 sec · West Flournoy Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

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

    3174 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 55%
Eisenhower Expressway
8.08 mi · 18%
North Pulaski Road
4.85 mi · 11%
North Lake Street
2.17 mi · 5%
West Madison Street
1.01 mi · 2%
IL 31
0.6 mi · 1%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 31m from Irving Park
Leave By
4:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving Park 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 Irving Park to Aurora?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Irving Park and 22.6 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
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Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving Park and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 32.86 mi (52.88 km).

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#1 Irving Park

Irving Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9533600, -87.7364500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: West Irving Park Road (-87.736455, 41.953556)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $5.24 $8.12 $16.24
Premium $5.79 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $6.59 $10.22 $20.44

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 Irving Park and Aurora. The current time is 15:27:53.

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.