How far is Willow Springs, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Willow Springs, IL to Aurora, IL is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Springs and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Springs and Aurora.
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Start on Hilton Street
19 m · 5 sec · Hilton Street
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Turn right onto Archer Avenue
2357 ft · 57 sec · Archer Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 12 North, US 20 North, US 45 North: La Grange Road
1813 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
802 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2521 ft · 45 sec · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto 75th Street
13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto East New York Street
6 mi · 11 min · 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 Willow Springs 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.
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.
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 Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs to Aurora?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Willow Springs and 22.8 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willow Springs and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Woodridge
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 Woodridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willow Springs and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.2 km).
#1 Willow Springs
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.7408700, -87.8603300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.10 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
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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