Origin
Bolingbrook, IL
Morning in Bolingbrook on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Aurora, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Bolingbrook to Aurora, you are in for a quick 18.2-mile journey through the Illinois Midwest. This local drive typically takes about 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via 75th Street, East New York Street, and North Bolingbrook Drive. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly cost-effective way to get between these two suburban hubs. Since the entire trip is contained within the same region, you won't need to worry about major geographic transitions or overnight stays. It is a straightforward, functional route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| East New York Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| North Bolingbrook Drive | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on IL 53
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
2
Continue on IL 53
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Bolingbrook Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto 75th Street
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto IL 59
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto East New York Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East New York Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
8
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive
Continue onto IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 59 / Illinois Route 59
Turn right onto IL 59 / Illinois Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East New York Street
Turn left onto East New York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
IL 31 / North Lake Street
Turn left onto IL 31 / North Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aurora, IL
Morning in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only about 6% of this route involves highway travel, so you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 7.3-mile run along 75th Street, which provides the most consistent pace of the entire trip. Because the road character is defined by frequent turns rather than open highway cruising, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience. The transition between these suburban areas is steady, keeping you off the high-speed interstates and firmly on local pavement for the duration of your 32-minute commute.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on 75th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (IL 59 / Illinois Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 32m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on 75th 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: near the start (IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (IL 59 / Illinois Route 59): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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