How far is Sleepy Hollow, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Aurora, IL is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.01 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.07 mi
37.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.01 mi
Kilometers
43.47 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Mon, Nov 9, 2:18 PM CST
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Mon, Nov 9, 3:09 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-11-09T13:26
Arrive Aurora
Mon, Nov 9, 2:18 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
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
St. Charles
IL

Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States

From Sleepy Hollow
13.8 mi
00h 25m
To Aurora
13.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Lane

    1199 ft · 55 sec · Willow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bullfrog Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Bullfrog Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thorobred Lane

    648 ft · 34 sec · Thorobred Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

    1204 ft · 53 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Hillcrest Drive

    84 m · 12 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sharon Drive

    1428 ft · 1 min · Sharon Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Higgins Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Randall Road

    12.9 mi · 21 min · Randall Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Randall Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Randall Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Randall Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Randall Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Galena Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sleepy Hollow 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Randall Road
19.3 mi · 72%
North Randall Road
4.46 mi · 17%
West Galena Boulevard
1.54 mi · 6%
Higgins Road
1.26 mi · 5%
Hillcrest Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
Sharon Drive
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Randall Road

Turn left onto Randall Road

12.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
St. Charles
00h 25m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
4:46 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow to Aurora?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

St. Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 13.2 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:46 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near St. Charles

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

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

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Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

34 mi away
101 West Main Street
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La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

43 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.12 km).

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#1 Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0941900, -88.3025800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Lane (-88.302565, 42.094283)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $4.27
Round trip
$8.54
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $4.27 $8.54
Mid-grade $5.12 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $5.68 $5.39 $10.79
Diesel $6.52 $6.19 $12.39

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Sleepy Hollow and Aurora. The current time is 13:26:38.

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.