How far is Newark, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Newark, IL to Aurora, IL is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.2 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.58 mi
33.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.2 mi
Kilometers
37.34 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM CDT
Return by in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newark
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Yorkville
IL

City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States

From Newark
11.5 mi
00h 16m
To Aurora
11.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Newark and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Johnson Street

    4 m · 3 sec · South Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3105 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orchard Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orchard Road
6.58 mi · 28%
East Main Street
0.59 mi · 3%
West Galena Boulevard
0.11 mi
South Johnson Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 16m from Newark
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Newark and 11.7 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Plano

8 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

Village in Illinois

Population1,029
Coordinates41.5369700, -88.5834100
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: South Johnson Street (-88.58346, 41.536969)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.1 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.2 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 Newark and Aurora. The current time is 20:21:55.

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.