Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, IL
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Hastings, IL
Phil Evenden
Aurora, IL to Hastings, IL is 18.3 miles and takes about 33 minutes via South Randall Road, West Main Street, and North Lake Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its brevity and surface road profile, it's ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive without the commitment of an overnight stay. You'll find this route requires minimal planning, offering a relaxed pace for the short distance covered.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Randall Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Corron Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Burlington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Burlington Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mooseheart Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Hastings, IL.
Start on West Galena Boulevard
Turn left onto IL 31
Continue on South Lincolnway Street
Turn left onto CR 71
Turn right
Turn right onto CR 34
Turn left onto IL 64
Turn right onto Hidden Oaks Road
Turn left onto Old Burlington Road
Turn left onto Bolcum Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 2
Continue on CR 2
Turn right onto CR 80
Turn right onto CR 5
Turn right onto Hastings Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto IL 31 / North Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 71 / Mooseheart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 34 / South Randall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto CR 2 / Burlington Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Hastings Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| premium | $5.26 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Hastings on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll cover 18.3 miles at a moderate pace, with the longest continuous stretch being 6.5 miles on South Randall Road. Expect typical suburban and local road conditions, with traffic lights and intersections being a common feature throughout the 33-minute duration. Pay attention at intersections as you navigate through various local streets.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 31 / North Lake Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (IL 31 / North Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 71 / Mooseheart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (CR 34 / South Randall Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
305 ft
Total Descent
95 ft
Highest Point
886 ft
~18.3 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
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
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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