Origin
Aurora, IL
Afternoon in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Summit, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Summit, IL
Rodrigo Contreras Elvira
Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, IL to Summit, IL covers 30.4 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 75th Street, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, East New York Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on 75th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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 51m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
75th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 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 0.5 miles in near East New York Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East New York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (IL 59 / Illinois Route 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East New York Street
Turn right onto East New York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IL 59 / Illinois Route 59
Turn right onto IL 59 / Illinois Route 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 282A
Toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 13.5 mi | 24m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| East New York Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Kingery Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| IL 171 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Summit, IL.
1
Start on West Galena Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
2
Turn left onto IL 25
458 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Broadway
3
Turn right onto East New York Street
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
East New York Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto IL 59
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto 75th Street
14 mi
·
24 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto IL 83
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
9
Merge onto I 55
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 282A
Toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto IL 171
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
IL 171
12
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
IL 171
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Aurora, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Aurora, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Summit, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Summit, 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
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Summit, IL
Afternoon in Summit on Thursday
Local time
4:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
51m 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 Summit, IL covers 30.4 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 75th Street, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, East New York Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.75 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 10 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East New York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (IL 59 / Illinois Route 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Aurora, IL to Summit, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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