Orland Park, IL to Aurora, IL is 33.2 miles and takes about 57 minutes via 75th Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and within Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. It's primarily a surface road drive, so expect to navigate local traffic and intersections. This route is ideal for a quick trip when you need to get from one suburban area to another without extensive highway time. Consider it for a day trip or a simple relocation of your vehicle.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
75th Street
13.5 mi
23m
East New York Street
6 mi
10m
Calumet Sag Road
4 mi
5m
South La Grange Road
3.6 mi
6m
Kingery Highway
2.9 mi
4m
Illinois Route 59
1.1 mi
2m
IL 83
1 mi
1m
Archer Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on US 45
38 ft·3 sec·South La Grange Road
2
Turn sharp right
83 ft·6 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
115 ft·8 sec·West 143rd Street
4
Turn left onto US 45
3.6 mi·6 min·South La Grange Road
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
253 ft·9 sec
7
Turn left onto IL 83
4.0 mi·5 min·Calumet Sag Road
8
Turn right onto IL 83; IL 171
0.8 mi·1 min·Archer Avenue
9
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi·1 min·IL 83
10
Continue on IL 83
2.9 mi·4 min·Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Orland Park, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 143rd Street
Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
12.4 mi into trip|~19m in|75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33 mi into trip|~56m in|IL 31 / North Lake Street
Turn left onto IL 31 / North Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$5.58
$11.16
premium
$4.81
$6.28
$12.56
diesel
$5.40
$7.06
$14.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10
0
$3.49
$1.59
Efficient EV
8.3
0
$2.91
$1.33
EV Truck/SUV
13.3
0
$4.65
$2.12
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Orland Park, IL
Late night
in Orland Park on Sunday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Areas Of Fog
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Aurora, IL
Late night
in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
ENE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 6% highway share, meaning most of your 33.2-mile drive will be on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.5 miles on 75th Street. Expect to navigate through suburban and local areas with frequent intersections and traffic lights. The transition from any brief highway segments to surface roads will be noticeable as you encounter more local traffic patterns.
Only 6% 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 33.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (West 143rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (West 143rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
