Origin
Goodings Grove, IL
Evening in Goodings Grove on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodings Grove, IL to Aurora, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodings Grove, IL
Sam McCool
Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
Goodings Grove to Aurora is 28.9 miles and takes about 48 minutes via 75th Street and Veterans Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a turn-heavy local experience for most of this relatively short trip. It’s a straightforward, same-day journey perfect for when you need to get from one suburban area to another without a lot of fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency over extensive sightseeing.
About the Cities
Arriving in Aurora, IL
Full guide →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.
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 48m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 4 highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating surface streets and some tollway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along 75th Street. The route primarily utilizes 75th Street, Veterans Memorial Tollway, and East New York Street, indicating a mix of local traffic and faster-paced toll road driving. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals as you transition between these road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 8.9 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 3.4 miles in near CH 37 / West 143rd Street.
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 28.9 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 3.4 miles (CH 37 / West 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CH 37 / West 143rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto CH 37 / West 143rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
IL 31 / North Lake Street
Turn left onto IL 31 / North Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goodings Grove, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Woodridge and Darien.
Woodridge
12.5 mi in
|
~18m
Darien
12.5 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| East New York Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| West 143rd Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on CH 37
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West 143rd Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto CH 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 143rd Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 355 North: West Suburbs
5
Merge onto I 355
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 15
Toward 75th Street, Woodridge, Darien
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 75th Street
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 59
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto East New York Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East New York Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 Goodings Grove, IL to Aurora, IL covers 28.9 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 75th Street, Veterans Memorial Tollway, East New York Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Goodings Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.52 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 28.9 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 3.4 miles (CH 37 / West 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Goodings Grove, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Woodridge and Darien.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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