How far is Marengo, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Marengo, IL to Aurora, IL is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marengo and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marengo and Aurora.
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Start on South State Street
33 m · 7 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Brier Hill Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brier Hill Road
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2700 ft · 44 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
2953 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Continue on North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street
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Turn right 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 Marengo and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout
10.8 mi · 00h 16m
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 Marengo and Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marengo to Aurora?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Lily Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Marengo and 22.3 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marengo and Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Lily Lake
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 Lily Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marengo and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 36.83 mi (59.27 km).
#1 Marengo
City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,377 |
| Coordinates | 42.2486300, -88.6084300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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