Origin
La Grange Park, IL
Afternoon in La Grange Park on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Grange 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
29.3 mi
47 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Grange Park, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
This 29.3-mile drive from La Grange Park to Aurora, Illinois, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate using a combination of the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, North Lake Street, and Cermak Road. With an estimated fuel cost of around $4, this short journey through the Midwest is quite budget-friendly. The overall feel is that of a practical, local drive connecting two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 20.5 mi | 25m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Cermak Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| 22nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North La Grange Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East 31st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 20.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange Park, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on this road
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Kemman Avenue
78 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kemman Avenue
3
Turn right onto East 31st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 31st Street
4
Turn right onto US 12; US 20; US 45
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North La Grange Road
5
Turn left onto Cermak Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
22nd Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
185 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
9
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
21 mi
·
25 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kemman Avenue
Turn right onto Kemman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Cermak Road
Turn left onto Cermak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
26.1 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
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(20.5 mi)
$1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
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
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
43m 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" for this 43-minute, 29.3-mile route. While there's a significant stretch of 20.5 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, the profile indicates frequent turns and local road segments. This means you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration. The highway share is 0%, suggesting the primary travel will be on surface streets and potentially toll roads that aren't classified as high-speed interstates. Be prepared to adjust your speed and navigate intersections as you transition between different road types.
Only 0% 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: 20.5 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kemman Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 29.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Cermak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
755 ft
623 ft
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
755 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
131 ft
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 43m. Total distance: 29.3 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 (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.23 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 (Kemman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Cermak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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