How far is Olympia Fields, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Olympia Fields, IL to Aurora, IL is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
56.87 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.47 mi
60.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.47 mi
Kilometers
60.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.87 mi
Kilometers
91.52 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Olympia Fields
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olympia Fields
2026-04-19T11:05
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olympia Fields
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
Lemont
IL

Historic village in the U.

From Olympia Fields
24.8 mi
00h 32m
To Aurora
32.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olympia Fields and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on West 207th Street

    15 m · 4 sec · West 207th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Western Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vollmer Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Vollmer Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harlem Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien

    1762 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    8.9 mi · 15 min · 75th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    6 mi · 11 min · East New York Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · 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 Olympia Fields and Aurora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
15.2 mi · 27%
75th Street
9.2 mi · 16%
I 80 West
8.65 mi · 15%
East New York Street
6.01 mi · 11%
Vollmer Road
6.01 mi · 11%
Harlem Avenue
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

15.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemont
00h 32m from Olympia Fields
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields to Aurora?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Olympia Fields and 32.1 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Olympia Fields and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Lemont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

18 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

19 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

20 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olympia Fields and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 37.47 mi (60.3 km).

Olympia Fields

#1 Olympia Fields

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population4,747
Coordinates41.5133700, -87.6742100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: West 207th Street (-87.67421, 41.513318)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Olympia Fields and Aurora. The current time is 11:05:02.

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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.