Origin
Hometown, IL
Afternoon in Hometown on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hometown, IL to Aurora, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hometown, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hometown to Aurora, Illinois, you are looking at a straightforward 35.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it remains an incredibly cost-effective way to navigate the Midwest. You will primarily utilize 75th Street, East New York Street, and the Tri-State Tollway to reach your destination. Because this is a relatively quick trip, it offers the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 11 miles of this 35.3-mile route are spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.5 miles along 75th Street, providing a brief period of steady driving before the route shifts to more frequent turns. The character of the road changes as you transition from local surface streets onto the Tri-State Tollway and eventually into Aurora. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes connectivity over high-speed highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 13.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
774 ft
607 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
148 ft
Highest Point
774 ft
~17.7 mi in
Elevation Range
168 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
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 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Hometown, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
10.5 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Street | 13.5 mi | 23m |
| East New York Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West 95th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 93rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
75th Street
— 13.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hometown, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on West 87th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
West 87th Street
2
Turn right onto Keeler Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Keeler Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Southwest Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Highway
4
Continue on West 93rd Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 93rd Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Southwest Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Highway
6
Turn right onto US 12; US 20
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 294
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
449 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 23B
Toward I 55 South: Wolf Road, Saint Louis
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 55
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 274
Toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto IL 83
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kingery Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto 75th Street
13 mi
·
23 min
·
75th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto IL 59
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East New York Street
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East New York Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Hometown, IL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Hometown, 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
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Tri-state Tollway
(5.2 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Woodridge, IL
18 mi in
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
20 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 1m 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 Hometown, IL to Aurora, IL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 75th Street, East New York Street, Tri-State Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Hometown, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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 35.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hometown, IL to Aurora, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 607 ft to 774 ft elevation with about 204 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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