Origin
Aurora, IL
Afternoon in Aurora on Friday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Lynwood, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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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Lynwood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
Aurora, IL to Lynwood, IL is 8.2 miles and takes about 14 minutes via South Lake Street and US 34, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. Given its brief duration, this is an ideal same-day excursion, perfect for local travel or connecting two nearby points. The drive is primarily local, so expect typical suburban road conditions. You won't need to budget for an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only a 23% highway share. You'll spend most of your time navigating local streets and roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on South Lake Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you begin making more turns. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent adjustments and navigation through residential and commercial areas rather than open highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lake Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 31 / South Lake Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aurora, IL to Lynwood, IL is easy. At 14m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (East Rickard Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Edythe Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 31 / South Lake Street
Turn right onto IL 31 / South Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Rickard Drive
Turn right onto East Rickard Drive
Navigation decision point
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Edythe Street
Turn left onto Edythe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| US 34 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Rickard Drive | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Edythe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lake Street
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Lynwood, IL.
1
Start on West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
2
Turn right onto IL 31
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
4
Continue on US 34
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 34
5
Turn right onto East Rickard Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rickard Drive
6
Turn left onto Edythe Street
307 ft
·
13 sec
·
Edythe Street
7
Arrive at destination
Edythe Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.41 | $2.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lynwood, IL
Afternoon in Lynwood on Friday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
19 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
14m 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 Lynwood, IL covers 8.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lake Street, US 34, East Rickard Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 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 $1.28 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 Lynwood, IL is easy. At 14m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (East Rickard Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Edythe Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Aurora, IL to Lynwood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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