Origin
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, IL to North Aurora, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elgin, IL
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North Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elgin, IL to North Aurora, IL covers 18.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kirk Road, South Kirk Road, Saint Charles Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on North Kirk Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 |
| Butterfield Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Villa Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Liberty Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Kirk Road
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and North Aurora, IL.
1
Start on East Chicago Street
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Chicago Street
2
Turn right onto Villa Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Villa Street
3
Turn right onto IL 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Liberty Street
4
Turn right onto IL 25
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bluff City Boulevard
5
Turn left onto IL 25
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Saint Charles Street
6
Continue on CR 19
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dunham Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kirk Road
8
Continue on CR 77
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Kirk Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on CR 77
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kirk Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto IL 56
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on IL 56
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Grant Street
12
Turn right onto IL 56
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
East State Street
13
Arrive at destination
West State Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — 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
|
Villa Street
Turn right onto Villa Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 25 / Bluff City Boulevard
Turn right onto IL 25 / Bluff City Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 25 / Saint Charles Street
Turn left onto IL 25 / Saint Charles Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Turn right onto IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
IL 56 / East State Street
Turn right onto IL 56 / East State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
North Aurora, IL
Late night in North Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
3:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
33m 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?
18.8 mi in 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
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 Villa Street.
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 33m 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 (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 25 / Bluff City Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 25 / Saint Charles Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
793 ft
681 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
146 ft
Highest Point
793 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
112 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
Arriving in North Aurora, IL
Full guide →Founded 1834
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 33m. Total distance: 18.8 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%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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 (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 25 / Bluff City Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 25 / Saint Charles Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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