Origin
Tinley Park, IL
Morning in Tinley Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tinley Park, IL to Aurora, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.6 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tinley Park, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
This 48.4-mile drive from Tinley Park, IL, to Aurora, IL, is estimated to take about 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout the journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for an engaging driving experience. It's a straightforward trip within the Midwest, staying within Illinois, and doesn't require an overnight stop. You'll be navigating through familiar suburban landscapes for the entirety of this short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| 75th Street | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| I 80 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| East New York Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Harlem Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hickory Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinley Park, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on this road
60 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
76 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
4
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Street
5
Turn left onto IL 43
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 80
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 355
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15
Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto 75th Street
8.9 mi
·
15 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
21 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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Tinley 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 135 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
|
Oak Park Avenue
Turn left onto Oak Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
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 15
Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.06
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(15.2 mi)
$1.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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?
The profile of this drive is a turn-heavy local experience, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction rather than cruising on a highway. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you on surface streets for the entire 48.4 miles. You'll be utilizing Oak Park Avenue, Hickory Street, and Harlem Avenue as primary thoroughfares. Given the nature of local roads, expect a pace that is more deliberate and less about covering vast distances quickly. This isn't a route for sustained high speeds, but rather for navigating through communities.
Only 21% 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: 15.2 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 42.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tinley Park, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Woodridge and Darien.
Woodridge
26.1 mi in
|
~32m
Darien
26.1 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Tinley Park, IL
Full guide →Tinley Park is an Illinois city in Chicagoland.
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 15.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.06 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans 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.
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 (Oak Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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