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Trip from Logan Square, IL to Aurora, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h

Distance

41.4 mi

67 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Logan Square, IL, IL

Logan Square, IL

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city on tripoints of DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties in Illinois, United States

Aurora, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Logan Square, IL to Aurora, IL covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h 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, Eisenhower Expressway, North Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 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

20.7 miles from Logan Square, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 41.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 23.9 miles.

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 early in the drive near West Belden Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 41.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North Humboldt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Belden Avenue

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | North Humboldt Boulevard

Turn left onto North Humboldt Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
9
14.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora...
8
16.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
8
38.1 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward IL 31, IL 56 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 117 Toward IL 31, IL 56 East

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Logan Square, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).

Indiana

14.2 mi in | ~23m | via I 88; IL 110

22Nd Street (Cermak Road)

16.1 mi in | ~25m | via I 88; IL 110

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway 23.9 mi 29m
Eisenhower Expressway 10.4 mi 14m
North Lake Street 2.2 mi 4m
North Sacramento Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
North California Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
North Humboldt Drive 0.7 mi 1m
South Lincolnway Street 0.4 mi <1m
West North Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway — 23.9 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan Square, IL and Aurora, IL.

1

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

312 ft · 15 sec · West Belden Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

271 ft · 13 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
4

Turn right onto North California Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · North California Avenue
5

Turn right onto IL 64

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West North Avenue
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto North Humboldt Boulevard

364 ft · 12 sec · North Humboldt Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on North Humboldt Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Humboldt Drive
8

Continue on North Sacramento Drive

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Sacramento Drive
9

Continue on North Sacramento Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sacramento Boulevard
10

Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

116 ft · 3 sec · West Van Buren Street
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 290 West
12

Merge onto I 290; IL 110

10 mi · 14 min · Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110

1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana Use the slight left lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110

22 mi · 26 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138 Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road) Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 117 Toward IL 31, IL 56 East Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto IL 31

0.4 mi · 52 sec · South Lincolnway Street
17

Continue on IL 31

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
18

Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

0.1 mi · 9 sec · West Galena Boulevard
19

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 20.7 miles from Logan Square, IL, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.9 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 41.4 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.7 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 Logan Square, 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 Logan Square, IL

This is one driving day of about 41.4 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Logan Square, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 23.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.7 mi from Logan Square, IL · 31m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwyn, IL

21 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

Naperville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheaton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Logan Square, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 4.3
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.47 one way

$12.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.11 $14.21
premium $4.89 $7.97 $15.93
diesel $5.61 $9.14 $18.28

Estimated Tolls: $1.43

Reagan Memorial Tollway (23.9 mi) $1.43

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.62 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Logan Square, IL

Evening in Logan Square on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aurora, IL

Evening in Aurora on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 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

30 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 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 Logan Square, IL to Aurora, IL covers 41.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Eisenhower Expressway, North Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Logan Square, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 41.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North Humboldt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Logan Square, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Indiana and 22Nd Street (Cermak Road).

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