Origin
Lombard, IL
Late night in Lombard on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lombard, 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
38m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lombard, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
Lombard to Aurora is 24.8 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, and is a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick errand, a visit to a nearby friend, or a simple change of scenery without requiring significant planning. You'll navigate a mix of tollway and surface streets, making it a practical option for a quick hop between these two suburban communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Finley Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Madison Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Grace Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 16.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lombard, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on South Grace Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grace Street
2
Turn right onto East Madison Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Madison Street
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto West 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 22nd Street
5
Turn left onto Finley Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finley Road
6
Turn left onto IL 56
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Downers Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Downers Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 88 West
9
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
17 mi
·
20 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 0.9 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Turn left onto IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Downers Drive
Turn right onto Downers Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(16.7 mi)
$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
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.
Destination
Aurora, IL
Late night in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
2:56 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
1 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
38m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long stretches of highway. While a portion of the journey utilizes the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for 16.7 miles, the overall experience involves more localized navigation. The highway share is 0%, indicating that any tollway use is incidental to the primary local road nature of the drive. Expect a dynamic driving experience with constant adjustments 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: 16.7 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 around 0.9 miles in near South Main Street.
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 24.8 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: at 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Downers Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lombard, IL
Full guide →Founded 1869
Lombard is a suburb of Chicago in Illinois and is considered part of Chicagoland. Lombard is a small town with a tight-knit community built around its high schools and the downtown Lombard culture. Residents of Lombard are very friendly and familial and willing to guide tourists to various locations in Chicago and Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
- • First Church of Lombard — historic building in Lombard, IL, USA
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 38m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 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 0.9 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Downers Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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