Origin
Aurora, IL
Afternoon in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Hometown, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Hometown, IL
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Trip Overview
This 42.4-mile drive from Aurora, IL, to Hometown, IL, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 59 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Tri-State Tollway, and North Lake Street, this trip is a straightforward local journey within the Midwest. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, it’s an accessible option for a quick excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a need for attention rather than a relaxed, scenic cruise. Given its short duration and distance, no overnight stay is necessary, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.5 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. While much of the journey involves navigating local streets and intersections, the initial segment on the tollway offers a brief period of higher-speed travel. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from the tollway system to the more intricate network of local roads, requiring constant engagement with navigation and road signs.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
10/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 42.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese 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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 88 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
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 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
8
37.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
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 17A
Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76t...
9
37.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
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 Hometown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dekalb-Iowa along the way.
Dekalb-Iowa
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 21.5 mi | 26m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West 95th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| West 93rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mile-Long Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 87th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 21.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Hometown, 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 right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Toward I 88 East: Chicago
7
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 138
Toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 294
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 294
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile-Long Bridge
14
Continue on I 294
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 17A
Toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto US 12; US 20
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 95th Street
18
Turn left onto Southwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Southwest Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
20
Turn left onto IL 50
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto West 87th Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West 87th Street
22
Turn right onto South Kostner Avenue
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Kostner Avenue
23
Turn left onto West 87th Street
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 87th Street
24
Arrive at destination
West 87th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Aurora, IL · 28m into the drive
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hometown, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hometown, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.92
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(21.5 mi)
$1.29
Tri-state Tollway
(10.5 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
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
Hometown, IL
Afternoon in Hometown on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Elmhurst, IL
21 mi in
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Hometown, IL covers 42.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Tri-State Tollway, North Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $6.63 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 42.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Aurora, IL to Hometown, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Dekalb-Iowa along the way.
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