Origin
Kingston, IL
Late night in Kingston on Friday
Local time
3:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
59m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Aurora, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, IL to Aurora, IL covers 43.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Glidden Road, North Annie Glidden Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 43.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 72 / West Railroad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 72 / West Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CH 5 / Glidden Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 72 / West Railroad Street
Turn left onto IL 72 / West Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CH 5 / Glidden Road
Turn left onto CH 5 / Glidden Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 88 East, IL 110 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 88 East, IL 110 East
3
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
IL 56
Take the exit onto IL 56 toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
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 117
Toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| Glidden Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| North Annie Glidden Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Railroad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| IL 56 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Lincolnway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 25.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto IL 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Railroad Street
3
Turn left onto CH 5
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Glidden Road
4
Continue on CH 5
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Annie Glidden Road
5
Take the ramp
239 ft
·
5 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 88 East, IL 110 East
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9
Take the exit onto IL 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 56
Exit 117
Toward IL 31 East, IL 56 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto IL 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
11
Continue on IL 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lake Street
12
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Kingston, IL · 31m 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 21.7 miles from Kingston, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Aurora, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.51
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(25.2 mi)
$1.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 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 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
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
Late night in Aurora on Friday
Local time
3:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Cortland, IL
22 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
2 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
59m 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 Kingston, IL to Aurora, IL covers 43.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Glidden Road, North Annie Glidden Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Kingston, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.79 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 is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 72 / West Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CH 5 / Glidden Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kingston, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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