How far is Lake Barrington, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Lake Barrington, IL to Aurora, IL is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
40.47 mi
01h 04m
Flight
32.39 mi
52.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.47 mi
Kilometers
65.13 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Barrington
2026-04-19T14:15
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Barrington
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
Wayne
IL

Village in DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

From Lake Barrington
20.3 mi
00h 32m
To Aurora
20.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Barrington and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on West Miller Road

    3142 ft · 2 min · West Miller Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    9 mi · 14 min · New Sutton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ingalton Avenue

    2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59

  8. 8

    Continue on North Neltnor Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · North Neltnor Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

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

    3174 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Barrington 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Illinois Route 59
9.05 mi · 22%
New Sutton Road
8.98 mi · 22%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.07 mi · 15%
North Neltnor Boulevard
4.04 mi · 10%
Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 6%
North Lake Street
2.17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Sutton Road

Continue on New Sutton Road

8.98 mi · 00h 14m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 32m from Lake Barrington
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Barrington 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 Lake Barrington to Aurora?

The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Lake Barrington and 20.3 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Barrington and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 32.39 mi (52.13 km).

Lake Barrington

#1 Lake Barrington

Village in the United States

Population4,840
Coordinates42.2125200, -88.1525800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: West Miller Road (-88.152593, 42.212562)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.41 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.82 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Barrington and Aurora. The current time is 14:15:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.