Trip from Glen Ellyn, IL to Aurora, IL

Drive Time

33m

Distance

24.9 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Glen Ellyn to Aurora, expect a straightforward 24.9-mile journey across the Illinois landscape. This trip typically takes about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via College Avenue, North Washington Street, and East Roosevelt Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, this drive is highly economical for those moving between these two Midwest locations. Because you remain within the same state and region, you can easily complete the excursion in a single outing without needing to plan for extended travel fatigue.

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

12.4 miles from Glen Ellyn, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 24.9-mile duration. There is no long-distance highway stretch to speak of, with zero miles of uninterrupted travel on College Avenue. You should prepare for a series of turns as you transition between local roads, requiring your full attention throughout the half-hour drive. This personality makes the trip feel more like a suburban transit experience than a high-speed highway commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

College Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Glen Ellyn, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 33m 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 Glen Ellyn, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
College Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Washington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Roosevelt Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Naperville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Warrenville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Freedom Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 88	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: College Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ellyn, IL and Aurora, IL.

1

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

2

Continue on College Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

3

Turn left onto North Washington Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street

4

Turn right onto East Roosevelt Road

387 ft · 17 sec · East Roosevelt Road

5

Turn left onto South Naperville Road

3.6 mi · 6 min · South Naperville Road

6

Turn right onto Warrenville Road

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Warrenville Road

7

Turn left onto Freedom Drive

512 ft · 14 sec · Freedom Drive

8

Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 88 Toll West: Aurora

9

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

10.0 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

10

Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East

0.6 mi · 1 min · IL 31, IL 56 East

11

Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · South Lincolnway Street

12

Continue on North Lake Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

13

Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 33-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about complex stop pacing since the data indicates zero planned stops along the way. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind, as local driving can occasionally result in higher consumption than steady highway cruising. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert for intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate toward Aurora. Taking advantage of the route's brevity allows you to adjust your schedule easily if you encounter unexpected traffic on the main arterial roads.

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 12.4 miles from Glen Ellyn, IL, or about 16m into the drive.

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 24.9 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.4 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

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 Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn, IL

This is one driving day of about 24.9 miles and 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glen Ellyn, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.4 mi from Glen Ellyn, IL · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wheaton, IL

12 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

Naperville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheaton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Glen Ellyn, 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

$3.78 one way

$7.56 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$4.17	$8.34
premium	$4.80	$4.70	$9.40
diesel	$5.64	$5.53	$11.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.5	$2.61	$1.20
Efficient EV	6.2	$2.18	$1.00
EV Truck/SUV	10	$3.49	$1.59

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Glen Ellyn, IL

Evening in Glen Ellyn on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aurora, IL

Evening in Aurora on Sunday

Local time

5:33 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m 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 Glen Ellyn, IL to Aurora, IL covers 24.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are College Avenue, North Washington Street, East Roosevelt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Glen Ellyn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 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.

The drive from Glen Ellyn, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glen Ellyn, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Glen Ellyn, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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