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Weekend Drives from Aurora, IL

Routes

30

Avg Distance

46 mi

Avg Drive

1h 6m

Destinations

30

If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Aurora, IL delivers. 30 mapped routes, 30 unique destinations, and an average drive of 45 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Aurora, IL — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Aurora, IL — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Aurora, IL that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 45 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Aurora, IL → Near South Side, IL

42.8 mi 1h Score: 8/10

Aurora, IL → Portage Park, IL

39.6 mi 1h Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Douglas, IL

44.2 mi 1h Score: 8/10

Aurora, IL → Avondale, IL

41.7 mi 1h Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → West Lawn, IL

43 mi 1h 1m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Irving Park, IL

42.3 mi 1h 1m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Ashburn, IL

43.6 mi 1h 2m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Albany Park, IL

43.1 mi 1h 2m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Barrington Hills, IL

37.1 mi 1h 2m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → Cuba, IL

39.2 mi 1h 3m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → Lakewood, IL

34.9 mi 1h 3m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → New City, IL

44.5 mi 1h 3m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → Chicago Lawn, IL

44.4 mi 1h 4m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → North Center, IL

44.6 mi 1h 4m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → Posen, IL

47.7 mi 1h 5m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Englewood, IL

48 mi 1h 5m Score: 8/10

Aurora, IL → West Englewood, IL

45.6 mi 1h 5m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Lincoln Square, IL

45.4 mi 1h 6m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Central City, IL

43.6 mi 1h 7m Score: 8/10

Aurora, IL → Forest Lake, IL

49.3 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → Uptown, IL

46.1 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → Woodlawn, IL

49 mi 1h 7m Score: 8/10

Aurora, IL → Hyde Park, IL

48.1 mi 1h 8m Score: 8/10

Aurora, IL → West Ridge, IL

47.7 mi 1h 9m Score: 6/10

Aurora, IL → Lincolnshire, IL

51.7 mi 1h 10m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → South Shore, IL

51.3 mi 1h 11m Score: 9/10

Aurora, IL → Calumet, IL

53.1 mi 1h 13m Score: 9/10

Aurora, IL → Knollwood, IL

59.6 mi 1h 18m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → La Salle, IL

56.7 mi 1h 19m Score: 7/10

Aurora, IL → McCullom Lake, IL

47 mi 1h 21m Score: 7/10

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