How far is La Salle, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from La Salle, IL to Aurora, IL is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 01h 08m.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Salle and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Salle and Aurora.
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Start on Tonti Street
52 m · 13 sec · Tonti Street
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
30.2 mi · 44 min · Illinois Route 71
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left 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 La Salle and Aurora.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Illinois Route 71
Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
30.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving La Salle 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 La Salle to Aurora?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from La Salle and 28.1 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Salle and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Plano
Mendota station
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Salle and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.88 km).
#1 La Salle
City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 9,609 |
| Coordinates | 41.3333700, -89.0917500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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