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Trip from Aurora, IL to Chemung, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

59.1 mi

95 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Aurora, IL

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Downtown Chemung, IL, IL

Chemung, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Aurora, IL to Chemung, IL covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 47, South State Street, East Grant Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on IL 47. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 47 19.4 mi 29m
South State Street 10.6 mi 16m
East Grant Highway 8.4 mi 11m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 7 mi 7m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway 4.4 mi 6m
West Brink Street 2.7 mi 4m
North Lake Street 2.2 mi 4m
Brier Hill Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: IL 47 — 19.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Chemung, IL.

1

Start on West Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
2

Turn left onto IL 31

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on South Lincolnway Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
4

Take the ramp

387 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa Use the left lane.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 56

0.6 mi · 1 min · IL 56
Toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa Use the straight lane.
6

Merge onto I 88; IL 56; IL 110

2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110

4.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 109 Toward IL 47 Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road
Exit 109 Toward IL 47
10

Keep slight right at fork

196 ft · 7 sec
Exit 109 Toward IL 47 Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto IL 47

12 mi · 18 min · IL 47
Use the right lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto IL 47

137 ft · 2 sec · IL 47
13

Continue on IL 47

2.4 mi · 3 min · IL 47
14

Enter roundabout onto IL 47

122 ft · 2 sec · IL 47
15

Continue on IL 47

4.9 mi · 7 min · IL 47
16

Turn left onto US 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
17

Continue on US 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brier Hill Road
18

Continue on US 20

2.8 mi · 4 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
19

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
20

Enter roundabout onto US 20

90 ft · 1 sec · East Grant Highway
21

Continue on US 20

3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
22

Enter roundabout onto US 20

198 ft · 3 sec · East Grant Highway
23

Continue on US 20

4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
24

Turn right onto IL 23

11 mi · 16 min · South State Street
25

At end of road, turn left onto US 14

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Division Street
26

Turn left onto IL 173

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Brink Street
27

Arrive at destination

IL 173

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lily Lake, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lily Lake, IL

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sugar Grove, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gilberts, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 10.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago...
8
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | IL 56

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 56 toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa
6
6.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb
7
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward IL 47

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 109 Toward IL 47
9
10.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 47

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 109 Toward IL 47

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.16 one way

$18.33 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $10.05 $20.09
premium $4.93 $11.47 $22.93
diesel $5.60 $13.03 $26.06

Estimated Tolls: $0.42

Reagan Memorial Tollway (7 mi) $0.42

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$0

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.21 $2.84
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.27 $3.78

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Aurora, IL

Night in Aurora on Saturday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 to 10 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Chemung, IL

Night in Chemung on Saturday

Local time

11:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 5 to 10 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued September 2 at 3:04PM CDT until September 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

59.1 mi in 1h 26m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: IL 47.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on IL 47.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (IL 56): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

975 ft 676 ft

Total Climb

458 ft

Total Descent

236 ft

Highest Point

975 ft

~38 mi in

Elevation Range

299 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Aurora, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1835

Aurora is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, located about 35 miles west of Chicago. It's at the very edge of Chicagoland and, situated on the Fox River, has many opportunities for urban, suburban, and rural recreation. Often overlooked, Aurora in fact has many surprisingly interesting attractions and a downtown unlike that of a typical suburb. It is probably best known for being the setting of the "Wayne's World" movies.

Top landmarks

  • • Aurora University — private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
  • • Hotel Arthur — United States historic place
  • • Graham Building — historic building in Aurora, Illinois

Arriving in Chemung, IL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on IL 47. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.42 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chemung, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (IL 56): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chemung, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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