How far is Westmont, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Westmont, IL to Aurora, IL is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westmont and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmont and Aurora.
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Start on West Burlington Avenue
24 m · 11 sec · West Burlington Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cass Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Cass Avenue
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 North, I 88 West: Northwest Suburbs, Aurora
84 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East
3174 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
1904 ft · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Continue on North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · 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 Westmont 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westmont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westmont to Aurora?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Westmont and 11.5 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Westmont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenville
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 Warrenville.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 17.91 mi (28.83 km).
#1 Westmont
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,266 |
| Coordinates | 41.7958600, -87.9756200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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