Origin
Aurora, IL
Morning in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Lynwood, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Lynwood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Aurora, IL to Lynwood, IL is 8.2 miles and takes about 14 minutes via South Lake Street and US 34, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. Given its brief duration, this is an ideal same-day excursion, perfect for local travel or connecting two nearby points. The drive is primarily local, so expect typical suburban road conditions. You won't need to budget for an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| US 34 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Rickard Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Edythe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lake Street
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Lynwood, IL.
1
Start on West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
2
Turn right onto IL 31
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
4
Continue on US 34
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 34
5
Turn right onto East Rickard Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rickard Drive
6
Turn left onto Edythe Street
307 ft
·
13 sec
·
Edythe Street
7
Arrive at destination
Edythe Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 31 / South Lake Street
Turn right onto IL 31 / South Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Rickard Drive
Turn right onto East Rickard Drive
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Edythe Street
Turn left onto Edythe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Lynwood, IL
Morning in Lynwood on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 23% highway share. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets and roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on South Lake Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you begin making more turns. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent adjustments and navigation through residential and commercial areas rather than open highway cruising.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on South Lake Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 31 / South Lake Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aurora, IL to Lynwood, IL is easy. At 14m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (East Rickard Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Edythe Street): Navigation decision point.
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
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 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on South Lake Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (East Rickard Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Edythe Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lynwood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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