Origin
Fox River Grove, IL
Evening in Fox River Grove on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox River Grove, IL to Aurora, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
24 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox River Grove, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fox River Grove, IL to Aurora, IL covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Illinois Route 59, New Sutton Road, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Illinois Route 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.7 miles from Fox River Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 41.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Illinois Route 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Glenice Parkway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenice Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lucille Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 31.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Glenice Parkway
Turn left onto Glenice Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Lucille Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
31.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
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I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
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 Fox River Grove, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Iowa along the way.
Iowa
31.7 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Route 59 | 9 mi | 15m |
| New Sutton Road | 9 mi | 14m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| South Northwest Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Neltnor Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Hough Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Illinois Route 59
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox River Grove, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Skyline Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Skyline Drive
2
Turn left onto Glenice Parkway
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Glenice Parkway
3
At end of road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lucille Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 14
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Northwest Highway
5
Turn right onto IL 59
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hough Street
6
Turn slight right
284 ft
·
4 sec
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on IL 59
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 59
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ingalton Avenue
10
Continue on IL 59
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 59
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Neltnor Boulevard
12
Continue on IL 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto IL 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
17
Continue on IL 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lake Street
18
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Trip Plan
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 20.7 miles from Fox River Grove, IL, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9 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 41.4 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.7 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
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 Fox River Grove, 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 Fox River Grove, IL
This is one driving day of about 41.4 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fox River Grove, 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 Illinois Route 59 for about 9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Fox River Grove, IL · 34m 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 41.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Fox River Grove, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(6.1 mi)
$0.36
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
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The Arboretum of South Barrington - Tesla Supercharger
South Barrington, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger
Bloomingdale, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Clarke Mosquito Control Products Inc -A
St. Charles, IL
Blink Network
8 DCFC
Thorntons, Dundee Ave, E Dundee, IL
East Dundee, IL
BP_PULSE
6 DCFC
Hanover Park, IL Rechargery Relay - Barrington Rd
Hanover Park, IL
IONNA
6 DCFC
Hanover Park
Hanover Park, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Thorntons, Lake St, Roselle, IL
Roselle, IL
BP_PULSE
6 DCFC
Thorntons, Tek Dr, Crystal Lake, IL
Crystal Lake, IL
BP_PULSE
4 DCFC
BP_PULSE: 4
Blink Network: 4
ChargePoint Network: 4
Electrify America: 2
Tesla: 2
eVgo Network: 2
UNIVERSAL: 1
NAYAX_ENERGY: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
IONNA: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Aurora, IL
Evening in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 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
5 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 8m 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 Fox River Grove, IL to Aurora, IL covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Illinois Route 59, New Sutton Road, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Fox River Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Glenice Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Lucille Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 31.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fox River Grove, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Iowa along the way.
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