Origin
Lake in the Hills, IL
Evening in Lake in the Hills on Tuesday
Local time
7:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake in the Hills, IL to Aurora, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake in the Hills, IL
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Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Aurora, IL covers 31 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Randall Road, Randall Road, North Randall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on South Randall Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.85 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
15.5 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 31 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Randall Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in near CR 34 / North Randall Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.6 miles (CR 34 / North Randall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.5 miles (West Galena Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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18.6 mi into trip
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~30m in
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CR 34 / North Randall Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34 / North Randall Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
29.5 mi into trip
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~51m in
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West Galena Boulevard
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Randall Road | 17.9 mi | 28m |
| Randall Road | 6.4 mi | 12m |
| North Randall Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Acorn Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Randall Road
— 17.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on West Acorn Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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West Acorn Lane
2
Turn left onto V29
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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North Randall Road
3
Continue on V29
18 mi
·
28 min
·
South Randall Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Randall Road
5
Continue on CR 34
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 34
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Randall Road
7
Continue on Randall Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
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Randall Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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West Galena Boulevard
9
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
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 15.5 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.9 miles.
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 31 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
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 Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills, IL
This is one driving day of about 31 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake in the Hills, 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.
The longest stretch is on South Randall Road for about 17.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Lake in the Hills, IL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Lake in the Hills, 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
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:53 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
4 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
54m 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 Lake in the Hills, IL to Aurora, IL covers 31 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Randall Road, Randall Road, North Randall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.85 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 Lake in the Hills, IL to Aurora, IL is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.6 miles (CR 34 / North Randall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.5 miles (West Galena Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lake in the Hills, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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