Trip from Aurora, IL to Burlington, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are IL 47, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Burlington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Aurora, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 40m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aurora, IL to Burlington, IL covers 29 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 47, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Burlington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on IL 47. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Aurora, IL to Burlington, IL covers 29 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

IL 47 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (IL 56): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago...

8

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | IL 56

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 56 toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa

6

6.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb

7

10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward IL 47

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 109 Toward IL 47

9

10.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 47

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 109 Toward IL 47

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 Aurora, IL to Burlington, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dekalb-Iowa along the way.

Dekalb-Iowa

2.6 mi in | ~4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
IL 47	12.1 mi	18m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway	7 mi	7m
Burlington Road	6 mi	10m
North Lake Street	2.2 mi	4m
IL 56	0.6 mi	1m
South Lincolnway Street	0.4 mi	<1m
South Main Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West Galena Boulevard	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: IL 47 — 12.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Burlington, IL.

1

Start on West Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard

2

Turn left onto IL 31

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

Use the left lane.

3

Continue on South Lincolnway Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street

4

Take the ramp

387 ft · 9 sec

Toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa Use the left lane.

5

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 56

0.6 mi · 1 min · IL 56

Toward I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa Use the straight lane.

6

Merge onto I 88; IL 56; IL 110

2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110

4.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Toward I 88 Toll West, IL 47: DeKalb

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 109 Toward IL 47 Use the slight right lane.

9

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road

Exit 109 Toward IL 47

10

Keep slight right at fork

196 ft · 7 sec

Exit 109 Toward IL 47 Use the right lane.

11

Turn right onto IL 47

12 mi · 18 min · IL 47

Use the right lane.

12

Enter roundabout onto CR 2

232 ft · 4 sec · Burlington Road

13

Continue on CR 2

5.9 mi · 10 min · Burlington Road

14

Continue on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Main Street

15

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.53 one way

$9.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.98	$9.96
premium	$4.89	$5.58	$11.16
diesel	$5.61	$6.40	$12.81

Estimated Tolls: $0.42

Reagan Memorial Tollway (7 mi) $0.42

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$0

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.7	$3.04	$1.39
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.54	$1.16
EV Truck/SUV	11.6	$4.06	$1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Aurora, IL

Evening in Aurora on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, IL

Evening in Burlington on Thursday

Local time

7:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

4 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

44m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aurora, IL to Burlington, IL covers 29 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.