How far is North Lawndale, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from North Lawndale, IL to Aurora, IL is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.79 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.74 mi
51.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.74 mi
Kilometers
51.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.79 mi
Kilometers
60.82 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, Nov 7, 8:47 AM CST
Return by in North Lawndale
Sat, Nov 7, 9:42 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Lawndale
2026-11-07T07:51
Arrive Aurora
Sat, Nov 7, 8:47 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Lawndale
9:30 PM CST
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
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From North Lawndale
18.9 mi
00h 27m
To Aurora
18.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Lawndale and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    121 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 16th Street

    1825 ft · 56 sec · West 16th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pulaski Road

    2664 ft · 1 min · South Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Roosevelt Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    2259 ft · 48 sec · South Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Flournoy Street

    97 m · 8 sec · West Flournoy Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

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

    3174 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

    1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Lake Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Lawndale 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 63%
Eisenhower Expressway
8.08 mi · 21%
North Lake Street
2.17 mi · 6%
West Roosevelt Road
1.01 mi · 3%
IL 31
0.6 mi · 2%
South Pulaski Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 27m from North Lawndale
Leave By
4:38 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Lawndale and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Lawndale to Aurora?

The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from North Lawndale and 18.9 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Lawndale and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 31.74 mi (51.08 km).

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#1 North Lawndale

North Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8600300, -87.7183900
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.718292, 41.860032)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.05 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.25
2.66 gal · 10.1 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $6.13 $12.25
Mid-grade $5.24 $6.97 $13.94
Premium $5.79 $7.71 $15.41
Diesel $6.59 $8.77 $17.53

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between North Lawndale and Aurora. The current time is 07:51:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.