Planning a quick trip from Evergreen Park, IL, to Aurora, IL? This 36.6-mile drive will take you about 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip within Illinois. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, so it’s quite budget-friendly. You'll primarily be on local roads like 75th Street and East New York Street, with a small portion on the Tri-State Tollway. Given the relatively short distance and turn-heavy nature, this route is best tackled in one go, allowing for flexibility. It's a straightforward local journey through the Midwest.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.3 miles from Evergreen Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 29m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this excursion. With only a 10% highway share, you’ll spend most of your time navigating city streets and local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on 75th Street. This means you'll be experiencing a variety of road conditions and traffic patterns as you transition from Evergreen Park to Aurora. It’s less about high-speed cruising and more about mindful navigation through suburban landscapes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 2.4 miles in near IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue.
Route Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
11.8 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
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11.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
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14.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
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 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
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15.1 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
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 Evergreen Park, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
11.8 mi in|~19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
75th Street
13.5 mi
23m
East New York Street
6 mi
10m
Tri-State Tollway
5.2 mi
6m
West 95th Street
4.3 mi
8m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
1m
Illinois Route 59
1.1 mi
2m
Kingery Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Aurora, IL.
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Start on US 12; US 20
0.2 mi·24 sec·West 95th Street
2
Continue on US 12; US 20
2.2 mi·3 min·West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto IL 50
0.3 mi·34 sec·South Cicero Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto West 93rd Street
1.2 mi·1 min·West 93rd Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Southwest Highway
0.3 mi·33 sec·Southwest Highway
6
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
1.9 mi·4 min·West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: WisconsinUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 294
5.2 mi·6 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
449 ft·11 sec
Exit 23BToward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint LouisUse the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 55
2.7 mi·3 min·Adlai Stevenson Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 274Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto IL 83
0.5 mi·45 sec·Kingery Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 75th Street
13 mi·23 min·75th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto IL 59
1.1 mi·2 min·Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East New York Street
6.0 mi·10 min·East New York Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft·14 sec·North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi·9 sec·West Galena Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour drive, consider leaving during off-peak hours to minimize traffic, especially on 75th Street. Since it's a short trip with no designated stops in the data, flexibility is key. You can easily complete this journey in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel, though the estimated cost is only $6, and plan for potential brief delays. A good tip for this route is to be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights, as indicated by the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.3 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 miles.
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 36.6 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evergreen Park, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evergreen Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evergreen Park, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on 75th Street for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Evergreen Park, IL
· 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, IL
The final approach into Aurora, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Aurora, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$6.28
$12.57
premium
$4.89
$7.04
$14.09
diesel
$5.61
$8.08
$16.16
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Tri-state Tollway
(5.2 mi)$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11
0
$3.84
$1.76
Efficient EV
9.2
0
$3.20
$1.46
EV Truck/SUV
14.6
0
$5.12
$2.34
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago
Origin
Evergreen Park, IL
Evening
in Evergreen Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aurora, IL
Evening
in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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 2m 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 Evergreen Park, IL to Aurora, IL covers 36.6 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 75th Street, East New York Street, Tri-State Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Evergreen Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.72 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 36.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (IL 50 / South Cicero Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
