Origin
Grayslake, IL
Morning in Grayslake on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
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6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grayslake, IL
Mike Tyurin
Aurora, IL
Markku Soini
Trip Overview
The drive from Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Barron Boulevard, Ivanhoe Road, Antioch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.42 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
34.3 miles from Grayslake, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 68.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Barron Boulevard 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 Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Barron Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ivanhoe Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Antioch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mundelein Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL Rt 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RT 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McHenry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Barron Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayslake, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto South Barron Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Barron Boulevard
3
Continue on Ivanhoe Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
4
Continue on Antioch Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Antioch Road
5
Turn left
472 ft
·
17 sec
6
Turn slight right
5.7 mi
·
9 min
7
Continue on Mundelein Road
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mundelein Road
8
Continue on IL Rt 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
9
Continue on IL RT 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
10
Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
11
Continue on McHenry Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
McHenry Road
12
Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Arlington Heights Road
13
Turn right onto Lake Cook Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Cook Road
14
Keep slight right
6.9 mi
·
9 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
17
Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 West: Aurora
21
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
22
Take the exit slight right toward IL 31, IL 56 East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 31, IL 56 East
23
Turn right onto South Lincolnway Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
24
Continue on North Lake Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lake Street
25
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
26
Arrive at your destination
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 34.3 miles from Grayslake, IL, or about 36m 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 68.6 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
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 Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL
This is one driving day of about 68.6 miles and 1h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grayslake, 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 34.3 mi from Grayslake, IL · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Grayslake, 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
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
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
3 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 12m 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 Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Barron Boulevard, Ivanhoe Road, Antioch Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Grayslake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.42 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 Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grayslake, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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