How far is Phoenix, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Phoenix, IL to Aurora, IL is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
51.97 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.83 mi
59.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.83 mi
Kilometers
59.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.63 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phoenix
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
Burr Ridge
IL

Village in United States of America

From Phoenix
21.6 mi
00h 29m
To Aurora
30.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vincennes Avenue

    855 ft · 23 sec · Vincennes Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Halsted Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Halsted Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 147th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3222 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis

    137 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1979 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road

    802 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway

    2521 ft · 45 sec · Kingery Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    6 mi · 11 min · East New York Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
14.4 mi · 28%
75th Street
13.5 mi · 26%
East New York Street
6.01 mi · 12%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
2.7 mi · 5%
East 147th Street
2.62 mi · 5%
Illinois Route 59
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burr Ridge
00h 29m from Phoenix
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Aurora?

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Phoenix and 30.4 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 36.83 mi (59.28 km).

Phoenix

#1 Phoenix

Village in United States of America

Population1,884
Coordinates41.6111500, -87.6347700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Vincennes Avenue (-87.634788, 41.611142)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 Phoenix and Aurora. The current time is 00:06:59.

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.