Origin
Aurora, IL
Afternoon in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, IL
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Frankfort Square, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway, East New York Street, Route 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 43.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | — | — |
| East New York Street | — | — |
| Route 59 | — | — |
| 75th Street | — | — |
| I 355 | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| IL 43 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Frankfort Square, IL.
1
Start on West Galena Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
2
Turn left onto North Broadway
459 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Turn right onto East New York Street
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
East New York Street
4
Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
5
Turn left onto 75th Street
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
75th Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 355 Toll South: Joliet
7
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 80 East: Indiana
9
Merge slight left
8.0 mi
·
9 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue
11
Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harlem Avenue
12
Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Francis Road
13
Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frankfort Square Road
14
Turn right onto Jamison Drive
509 ft
·
22 sec
·
Jamison Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Aurora, IL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frankfort Square, IL
The final approach into Frankfort Square, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
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
Frankfort Square, IL
Afternoon in Frankfort Square on Thursday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
1h 4m 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 Frankfort Square, IL covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Broadway, East New York Street, Route 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Aurora, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aurora, IL to Frankfort Square, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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