Origin
Winfield, IL
Evening in Winfield on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winfield, 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
15.1 mi
24 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winfield, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
Winfield, IL to Aurora, IL is 15.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and Illinois state, making it a straightforward connection between two suburban areas. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between towns. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, with a brief period on the tollway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| North Winfield Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Butterfield Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Winfield Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Winfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto IL 56
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
9
Continue on IL 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lake Street
10
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — 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
|
North Winfield Road
Turn right onto North Winfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Turn right onto IL 56 / Butterfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
5
5.8 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
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(6.1 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
24m 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 features a highway share of 7%, meaning you'll primarily be on surface roads. The longest stretch on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is 6.1 miles. After this segment, you'll transition to surface streets, which will likely involve navigating more frequent intersections and local traffic. Expect to notice denser development and more varied speeds as you move from the tollway to the local road network.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Winfield Road.
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 15.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 (North Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Winfield, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Iowa along the way.
Iowa
5.4 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Winfield, IL
Full guide →Founded 1921
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: 15.1 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 (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.36 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 (North Winfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (IL 56 / Butterfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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