Origin
Frankfort Square, IL
Morning in Frankfort Square on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frankfort Square, IL to Aurora, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frankfort Square, IL
Quang Vuong
Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Frankfort Square, IL to Aurora, IL covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, 75th Street, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Aurora, IL
Full guide →Founded 1835
Aurora is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, located about 35 miles west of Chicago. It's at the very edge of Chicagoland and, situated on the Fox River, has many opportunities for urban, suburban, and rural recreation. Often overlooked, Aurora in fact has many surprisingly interesting attractions and a downtown unlike that of a typical suburb. It is probably best known for being the setting of the "Wayne's World" movies.
Top landmarks
- • Aurora University — private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
- • Hotel Arthur — United States historic place
- • Graham Building — historic building in Aurora, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 43.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Frankfort Square Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Frankfort Square Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Frankfort Square Road
Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
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 15
Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Frankfort Square, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Woodridge and Darien.
Woodridge
27.4 mi in
|
~34m
Darien
27.4 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| 75th Street | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| I 80 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| East New York Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Harlem Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Saint Francis Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Frankfort Square Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 15.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort Square, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Jamison Drive
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
Jamison Drive
2
Turn left onto Frankfort Square Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frankfort Square Road
3
Turn right onto West Saint Francis Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Francis Road
4
Turn left onto IL 43
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Harlem Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 80 West: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 80
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 355
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15
Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto 75th Street
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto IL 59
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto East New York Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East New York Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Frankfort Square, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Frankfort Square, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.06
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(15.2 mi)
$1.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Aurora, IL
Morning in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
11:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
1h 3m 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 Frankfort Square, IL to Aurora, IL covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, 75th Street, I 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Frankfort Square, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.86 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 43.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Frankfort Square Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Frankfort Square, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Woodridge and Darien.
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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