Origin
Little Rock, IL
Evening in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, IL to Aurora, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
Little Rock, IL to Aurora, IL is 16.2 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Galena Road and East Base Line Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Since it's a quick drive primarily on surface roads, it's perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it's a straightforward connection between two points, making it ideal when you need to get from one to the other efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Galena Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| East Base Line Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| South Lake Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Bridge Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Galena Road
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Galena Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Galena Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto US 30
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Base Line Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto IL 31
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Galena Road
Depart onto Galena Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North Bridge Street
Turn left onto North Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 30 / East Base Line Road
Turn right onto US 30 / East Base Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IL 31 / South Lake Street
Turn left onto IL 31 / South Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Galena Boulevard
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Aurora, IL
Evening in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
NE 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
23 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
24m 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 has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 16.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles along Galena Road. You'll navigate through local streets and intersections for the duration of the drive, so anticipate typical traffic patterns for non-highway travel. Expect to be at traffic lights and stop signs for most of your trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Galena 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 Galena 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 24m 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 (Galena Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (North Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 30 / East Base Line Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 24m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 6.9 miles on Galena 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 (Galena Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (North Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 30 / East Base Line Road): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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