How far is Woodridge, IL from North Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to North Aurora, IL is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.34 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.84 mi
23.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.34 mi
Kilometers
34.34 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive North Aurora
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warrenville
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Woodridge
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To North Aurora
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodridge and North Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodridge and North Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Drive

    1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    2684 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West: Aurora

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East

    3280 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Lincolnway Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Lincolnway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West State Street

    21 m · 3 sec · West State Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge and North 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13.8 mi · 65%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
2.99 mi · 14%
75th Street
0.92 mi · 4%
South Lincolnway Street
0.87 mi · 4%
I 88 West
0.7 mi · 3%
I 88 Toll
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenville
00h 15m from Woodridge
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodridge to North Aurora?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.6 miles from Woodridge and 10.7 miles from North Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Warrenville

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

5 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

34 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and North Aurora. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.89 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
North Aurora

#2 North Aurora

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,144
Coordinates41.8061400, -88.3273000
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: North Aurora (-88.3273, 41.80614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.00
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.50 $7.00
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.97 $7.94
Premium $5.84 $4.38 $8.76
Diesel $6.57 $4.93 $9.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodridge and North Aurora. The current time is 15:22:51.

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.