Origin
Channahon, IL
Late night in Channahon on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Channahon, 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
45m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Channahon, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
Planning a short trip from Channahon, IL, to Aurora, IL? This drive covers 28.3 miles and should take about 45 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate I-55, Lincoln Highway, and West Eames Street, with a moderate 31% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its brevity and the mixed driving profile, this route is easily manageable without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward trip within the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Lincoln Highway | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| West Eames Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Joliet Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Hill Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East New York Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Division Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 143rd Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Channahon, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Eames Street
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
3
Merge onto I 55
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 257
Toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
5 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 30
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Division Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
143rd Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 30
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on East Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Galena Boulevard
12
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Ohio Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East New York Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 257
Toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 30 / 143rd Street
Turn left onto US 30 / 143rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Ohio Street
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
East New York Street
Turn left onto East New York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 drive offers a mixed driving experience, blending highway cruising with more local road navigation. Approximately 31% of the 28.3 miles will be on highways, including a substantial stretch of 8.7 miles on I-55. You'll encounter familiar interstate driving followed by transitions onto roads like Lincoln Highway and West Eames Street. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from potentially faster highway speeds to more controlled, local traffic environments. Expect a varied feel behind the wheel as you make your way from Channahon to Aurora.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): 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 45m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Aurora, 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 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): 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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