Origin
Hartland, IL
Night in Hartland on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, 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
1h 23m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Aurora, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hartland, IL to Aurora, IL is 52.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via IL 47 and Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, and offers a straightforward trip between two points. You'll experience a highway-focused journey, so if you're looking for a quick and efficient commute or a short hop between towns, this route is a solid choice. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well within typical driving limits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 47 | 31.9 mi | 49m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 7 mi | 7m |
| South Division Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Dean Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Hartland Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| IL 176 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| IL 56 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 47
— 31.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on A28
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Nelson Road
2
Turn left onto T68
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartland Road
3
Turn left onto US 14
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Division Street
4
Turn right onto Dean Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dean Street
5
Turn left onto IL 176
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
IL 176
6
Turn right onto IL 47
17 mi
·
26 min
·
IL 47
Use the right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 47
8
Continue on IL 47
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 47
9
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
109 ft
·
1 sec
·
IL 47
10
Continue on IL 47
11 mi
·
16 min
·
IL 47
11
Continue on IL 47
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 47
12
Continue on IL 47
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
IL 47
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15
Take the exit onto IL 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 56
Exit 117
Toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto IL 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
17
Continue on IL 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lake Street
18
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Hartland, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 49.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
T68 / Hartland Road
Turn left onto T68 / Hartland Road
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IL 47
Turn right onto IL 47
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
IL 47
Enter roundabout onto IL 47
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
IL 56
Take the exit onto IL 56 toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
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 117
Toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(7 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
WNW 20 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:31AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:02AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
27 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
1h 23m 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 route is primarily highway-focused, with 63% of the drive utilizing faster roads. Expect a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 31.9 miles on IL 47, which forms the backbone of this journey. While much of the drive will be on higher-speed roads like the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, you'll also navigate sections on South Division Street. The character is predominantly about efficient travel, rather than winding scenic byways, making it a predictable and direct experience behind the wheel.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on IL 47.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 47 and Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near T68 / Hartland 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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (T68 / Hartland Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (IL 47): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (IL 47): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on IL 47. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 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: at 0.2 miles (T68 / Hartland Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (IL 47): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (IL 47): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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