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

The driving distance from Long Lake, IL to Aurora, IL is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
65.72 mi
01h 21m
Flight
43.3 mi
69.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.3 mi
Kilometers
69.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.76 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Long Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Lake
2026-04-16T07:23
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 16, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Lake
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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Long Lake
26.8 mi
00h 40m
To Aurora
39 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Rock Island Street

    601 ft · 30 sec · North Rock Island Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue

    689 ft · 31 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Augustana Avenue

    54 m · 9 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Big Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Big Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    87 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    9 mi · 14 min · New Sutton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sutton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ingalton Avenue

    2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59

  18. 18

    Continue on North Neltnor Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · North Neltnor Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59

  20. 20

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

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  22. 22

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

    3174 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Lake 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Big Hollow Road
16.3 mi · 25%
Illinois Route 59
9.05 mi · 14%
New Sutton Road
8.98 mi · 14%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.07 mi · 9%
North Neltnor Boulevard
4.04 mi · 6%
Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
00h 40m from Long Lake
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Lake to Aurora?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Long Lake and 39 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Long Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

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

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Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Lake and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 43.3 mi (69.69 km).

Long Lake

#1 Long Lake

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,515
Coordinates42.3708500, -88.1275800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Island (-88.12768, 42.370927)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Lake and Aurora. The current time is 07:23:48.

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.