Origin
Saint Anne, IL
Morning in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Anne, 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
1h 54m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Anne, IL
Sami Aksu
Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Aurora, IL covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, County Road North 303 West, State Route 113 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 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.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Saint Anne, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Aurora, IL covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
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 257
Toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
6
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
US 30 / 143rd Street
Turn left onto US 30 / 143rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
|
North Ohio Street
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
East New York Street
Turn left onto East New York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 18.6 mi | 20m |
| County Road North 303 West | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| State Route 113 | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Lincoln Highway | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| South State Route 1 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| IL 17 | 6 mi | 9m |
| West River Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Joliet Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 18.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anne, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on South Chicago Avenue
10 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Chicago Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Station Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Station Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 1
396 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
4
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
South State Route 1
5
Turn left onto IL 17
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 17
6
Turn straight onto IL 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Court Street
7
Turn right onto IL 113
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wall Street
8
Continue on IL 113
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road North 303 West
9
Continue on IL 113
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 113
10
Turn right onto West River Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West River Road
11
Turn left onto IL 53
256 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Baltimore Street
12
Turn right onto CH 29
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stripmine Road
13
Turn right onto IL 129
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Washington Street
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
15
Merge onto I 55
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 257
Toward US 30: Joliet, Aurora
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
5 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto US 30
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Joliet Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn slight right onto US 30; IL 59; US 66 Hist
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Division Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
143rd Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto US 30
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on East Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Galena Boulevard
24
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Ohio Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East New York Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto IL 31
417 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Lake Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
28
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 37.3 miles from Saint Anne, IL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Anne, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Anne, IL
This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Saint Anne, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 18.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Saint Anne, IL · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Saint Anne, 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
$11.65 one way
$23.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.34 | $28.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Aurora on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
21 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 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 Saint Anne, IL to Aurora, IL covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, County Road North 303 West, State Route 113. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Saint Anne, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.65 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 74.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (US 30 / 143rd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Saint Anne, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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