How far is Palos Hills, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Palos Hills, IL to Aurora, IL is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Palos Hills and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palos Hills and Aurora.
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Start on 107th Street
5 m · 8 sec · 107th Street
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Turn left onto South Roberts Road
2647 ft · 1 min · South Roberts Road
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Turn right onto West 111th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 111th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto La Grange Road
2177 ft · 49 sec · La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: Calumet Sag Road
658 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 83: Calumet Sag Road
29 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Calumet Sag Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Archer Avenue
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Continue on IL 83
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto 75th Street
13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto East New York Street
6 mi · 11 min · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
127 m · 15 sec · 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 Palos Hills 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palos Hills 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 Palos Hills to Aurora?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Palos Hills and 22.2 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palos Hills and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Woodridge
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 Woodridge.
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La Grange Road
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Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palos Hills and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 km).
#1 Palos Hills
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.6967000, -87.8170000 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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