How far is Midlothian, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Midlothian, IL to Aurora, IL is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
48.52 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.46 mi
52.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.46 mi
Kilometers
52.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.52 mi
Kilometers
78.08 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Midlothian
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midlothian
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midlothian
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
Darien
IL

Town in Connecticut

From Midlothian
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Aurora
28.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Road

    26 m · 9 sec · Pulaski Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 147th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 147th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    2787 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis

    137 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road

    802 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway

    2521 ft · 45 sec · Kingery Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    6 mi · 11 min · East New York Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · 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 Midlothian 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
13.5 mi · 28%
Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 22%
East New York Street
6.01 mi · 12%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
2.7 mi · 6%
Cicero Avenue
2.56 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 59
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Turn left onto 75th Street

13.5 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 27m from Midlothian
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midlothian and Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midlothian to Aurora?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Midlothian and 28.6 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

27 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midlothian and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 32.46 mi (52.24 km).

Midlothian

#1 Midlothian

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,179
Coordinates41.6253100, -87.7175500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Crawford Avenue (-87.717641, 41.625309)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midlothian and Aurora. The current time is 22:42:24.

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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.