How far is St. Charles, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from St. Charles, IL to Aurora, IL is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Charles and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Charles and Aurora.
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Start on South 5th Avenue
2350 ft · 49 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Continue on North Bennett Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Wilson Street
115 m · 20 sec · East Wilson Street
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Turn left onto South River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South River Street
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Continue on North River Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North River Road
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Continue on Aurora Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Aurora Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto East New York Street
1701 ft · 37 sec · 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 St. Charles 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.
North River Road
Continue on North River Road
2.76 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Charles 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 St. Charles to Aurora?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from St. Charles and 6.1 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Charles and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Charles and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).
#1 St. Charles
Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States
| Population | 32,974 |
| Coordinates | 41.9141900, -88.3086900 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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