Origin
East Dundee, IL
Late night in East Dundee on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Dundee, 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
48m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Dundee, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
East Dundee to Aurora is 26.2 miles and takes about 48m via North Kirk Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within Illinois, connecting two communities in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward journey without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this drive for its simplicity and ease of navigation through familiar local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kirk Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| South Kirk Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Saint Charles Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Dunham Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Liberty Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Mitchell Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Kennedy Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Butterfield Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Kirk Road
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Dundee, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto IL 72
261 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on IL 72
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Higgins Road
4
Turn right onto IL 25
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Kennedy Drive
5
Continue on IL 25
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto IL 25
460 ft
·
12 sec
·
Page Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn straight onto IL 25
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Liberty Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto IL 25
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bluff City Boulevard
10
Turn left onto IL 25
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint Charles Street
11
Continue on CR 19
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dunham Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on CR 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kirk Road
13
Continue on CR 77
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Kirk Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 77
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kirk Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto IL 56
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Mitchell Road
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto IL 25
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Aurora Avenue
18
Continue on IL 25
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
19
Turn right onto East New York Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East New York Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
22
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 25 / Page Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto IL 25 / Page Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Turn right onto IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Mitchell Road
Turn left onto Mitchell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East New York Street
Turn right onto East New York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$4.10 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 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
20 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
48m 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 on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn is 5.5 miles on North Kirk Road. This means you'll be navigating through various local streets, including Saint Charles Street, rather than cruising on an interstate. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns and changes in direction, characteristic of a typical community-to-community drive within a suburban area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on North Kirk Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 3.6 miles in near IL 25 / Page Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.2 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 3.6 miles (IL 25 / Page Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (Mitchell Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in East Dundee, IL
Full guide →Founded 1871
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 48m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on North Kirk Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 3.6 miles (IL 25 / Page Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (Mitchell Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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