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Trip from Hanover Park, IL to Aurora, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hanover Park, IL, IL

Hanover Park, IL

Willian Justen de Vasconcellos

city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Aurora, IL

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Trip Overview

Hanover Park to Aurora is 25.5 miles and takes about 43 minutes via County Farm Road and Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local driving experience that leans towards more frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With a short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is an easy option for a quick transfer between these suburban areas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Farm Road 7.1 mi 12m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 6.1 mi 7m
Illinois Route 59 3.7 mi 6m
North Lake Street 2.2 mi 4m
South Neltnor Boulevard 2.1 mi 4m
West Geneva Road 1.9 mi 3m
Barrington Road 0.7 mi 1m
South Lincolnway Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: County Farm Road — 7.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover Park, IL and Aurora, IL.

1

Start on Sycamore Avenue

58 ft · 4 sec · Sycamore Avenue
2

Turn right onto Barrington Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Barrington Road
3

Continue on County Farm Road

7.1 mi · 12 min · County Farm Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Turn right onto West Geneva Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Geneva Road
5

Continue on East Washington Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · East Washington Street
6

Turn left onto IL 59

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
7

Continue on IL 59

3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

6.1 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 117 Toward IL 31, IL 56 East Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto IL 31

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Lincolnway Street
12

Continue on IL 31

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
13

Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 9 sec · West Galena Boulevard
14

Arrive at destination

West Galena Boulevard

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.3 — 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 | Barrington Road

Turn right onto Barrington Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | West Geneva Road

Turn right onto West Geneva Road

Navigation decision point

6
15.8 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
5
16.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward IL 31, IL 56 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 117 Toward IL 31, IL 56 East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.99 one way

$7.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.38 $8.75
premium $4.89 $4.91 $9.81
diesel $5.61 $5.63 $11.26

Estimated Tolls: $0.36

Reagan Memorial Tollway (6.1 mi) $0.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 7.6 0 $2.68 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hanover Park, IL

Morning in Hanover Park on Sunday

Local time

9:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

WNW 20 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:50AM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Aurora, IL

Morning in Aurora on Sunday

Local time

9:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

9 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

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive', suggesting you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction. Only 14% of this trip is on highways, meaning most of your time will be spent on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles on County Farm Road. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires consistent attention to turns and traffic signals, rather than a focus on high-speed cruising.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on County Farm 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 Barrington Road.

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 43m 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 (Barrington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (West Geneva Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hanover Park, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Iowa along the way.

Iowa

15.8 mi in | ~28m

About the Cities

Starting in Hanover Park, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1958

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 43m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on County Farm Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.36 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 (Barrington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (West Geneva Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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