How far is West Lawn, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from West Lawn, IL to Aurora, IL is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
44.39 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.82 mi
49.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.82 mi
Kilometers
49.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.39 mi
Kilometers
71.44 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sat, Nov 7, 8:55 AM CST
Return by in West Lawn
Sat, Nov 7, 9:59 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lawn
2026-11-07T07:51
Arrive Aurora
Sat, Nov 7, 8:55 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lawn
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
Darien
IL

Town in Connecticut

From West Lawn
18 mi
00h 31m
To Aurora
26.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lawn and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 66th Place

    49 m · 9 sec · West 66th Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pulaski Road

    2320 ft · 53 sec · South Pulaski Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 63rd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 63rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 55th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 55th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Archer Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Archer Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · 1st Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1849 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: 1st Avenue

    2144 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

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

    802 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

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

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway

    2521 ft · 45 sec · Kingery Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    6 mi · 11 min · East New York Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lawn 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
13.5 mi · 30%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
6.99 mi · 16%
East New York Street
6.01 mi · 14%
West 55th Street
2.01 mi · 5%
South Archer Avenue
1.53 mi · 3%
Illinois Route 59
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 31m from West Lawn
Leave By
4:22 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Lawn 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 West Lawn to Aurora?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from West Lawn and 26.3 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:22 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

27 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lawn and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 30.82 mi (49.6 km).

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#1 West Lawn

West Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7728100, -87.7222700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.722007, 41.772814)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $7.23
Round trip
$14.47
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $7.23 $14.47
Mid-grade $5.24 $8.23 $16.45
Premium $5.79 $9.10 $18.19
Diesel $6.59 $10.35 $20.70

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lawn and Aurora. The current time is 07:51:31.

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.