Origin
Hickory Hills, IL
Morning in Hickory Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory Hills, 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
54m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory Hills, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hickory Hills, IL to Aurora, IL covers 30.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 75th Street, East New York Street, Adlai Stevenson Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on 75th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| East New York Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| La Grange Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West 87th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 83rd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kingery Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory Hills, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on 91st Street
101 ft
·
6 sec
·
91st Street
2
Turn right onto 83rd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
83rd Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto West 87th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West 87th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
La Grange Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 55 South
7
Merge onto I 55
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto IL 83
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kingery Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto 75th Street
13 mi
·
23 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto IL 59
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto East New York Street
6.0 mi
·
10 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Hickory Hills, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 87th Street
At end of road, turn left onto West 87th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road
Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
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 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
7:52 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
20 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
54m 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?
30.2 mi in 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on 75th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West 87th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West 87th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 54m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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 13.5 miles on 75th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 0.5 miles (West 87th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 12; US 20; US 45 / La Grange Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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