How far is Near South Side, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Near South Side, IL to Aurora, IL is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Near South Side and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Near South Side and Aurora.
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Start on the route
131 m · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East 18th Street
646 ft · 17 sec · East 18th Street
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Continue on West 18th Street
842 ft · 23 sec · West 18th Street
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Turn right onto South Clark Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Clark Street
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Turn left onto West Harrison Street
811 ft · 24 sec · West Harrison Street
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Turn right onto South Wells Street
116 m · 10 sec · South Wells Street
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Expressway
14.1 mi · 20 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
22.1 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East
3174 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 Near South Side and Aurora.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Near South Side and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Near South Side to Aurora?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 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?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Near South Side and 27.9 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Near South Side and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
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 Oakbrook Terrace.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Near South Side and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.61 km).
#1 Near South Side
Near South Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8567000, -87.6247700 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.61 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
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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