Origin
Riley, IL
Afternoon in Riley on Saturday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riley, IL to Aurora, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 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 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Riley, IL to Aurora, IL covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Randall Road, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, North Randall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Randall Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randall Road | 17.6 mi | 30m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| North Randall Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Harmony Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Riley Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South State Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randall Road
— 17.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riley, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Riley Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Riley Road
2
Turn left onto A49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harmony Road
3
Enter roundabout onto IL 23
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
South State Street
4
Continue on IL 23
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South State Street
5
Enter roundabout onto IL 23
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
South State Street
6
Continue on IL 23
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South State Street
7
Enter roundabout
223 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
8
Continue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
9
Merge onto I 90
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 52
Toward Randall Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto CR 34
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Randall Road
14
Continue on CR 34
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 34
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Randall Road
16
Continue on Randall Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Galena Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Riley, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
A49 / Harmony Road
Turn left onto A49 / Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 23 / South State Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 23 / South State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Enter roundabout toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Randall Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Randall Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(15.4 mi)
$1.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
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
Afternoon in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
41.5 mi in 1h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Randall Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near A49 / Harmony Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (A49 / Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Aurora, IL
Full guide →Founded 1835
Aurora is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, located about 35 miles west of Chicago. It's at the very edge of Chicagoland and, situated on the Fox River, has many opportunities for urban, suburban, and rural recreation. Often overlooked, Aurora in fact has many surprisingly interesting attractions and a downtown unlike that of a typical suburb. It is probably best known for being the setting of the "Wayne's World" movies.
Top landmarks
- • Aurora University — private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
- • Hotel Arthur — United States historic place
- • Graham Building — historic building in Aurora, Illinois
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Randall Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.08 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aurora, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (A49 / Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (IL 23 / South State Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aurora, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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