Origin
Aurora, IL
Afternoon in Aurora on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
78.6 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Saint Anne, IL
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The drive from Aurora, IL to Saint Anne, IL covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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, North Ohio Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.3 miles from Aurora, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 78.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 78.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Aurora, IL to Saint Anne, IL is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Saint Anne, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway | — | — |
| East New York Street | — | — |
| North Ohio Street | — | — |
| East Galena Boulevard | — | — |
| Hill Avenue | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| 143rd Street | — | — |
| North Division Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Saint Anne, IL.
Start on West Galena Boulevard
Turn left onto North Broadway
Turn right onto East New York Street
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
Continue on Hill Avenue
Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto 143rd Street
Turn right onto North Division Street
Turn left onto North Joliet Road
Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
Turn left onto County Highway 44
Continue on North River Road
Continue on New River Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
Turn left onto West Peotone Road
Continue on West Wilmington Road
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 South: Kankakee
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
Turn straight onto East Court Street
Continue on South State Route 1
Continue on North Dixie Highway
Turn left onto West Station Street
Turn right onto South Chicago Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Anne, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aurora, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aurora, IL
This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.3 mi from Aurora, IL · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Saint Anne, 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.
Regular Gas
$12.29 one way
$24.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Aurora on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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