Origin
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Morning in Sleepy Hollow on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sleepy Hollow, 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
51m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sleepy Hollow, IL to Aurora, IL covers 27.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Randall Road, North Randall Road, West Galena Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on Randall Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Randall Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Bullfrog Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (Bullfrog Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Thorobred Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hillcrest Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bullfrog Road
Turn right onto Bullfrog Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thorobred Lane
Turn right onto Thorobred Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hillcrest Drive
Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 72 / Higgins Road
At end of road, turn left onto IL 72 / Higgins Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 34 / Randall Road
Turn left onto CR 34 / Randall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Randall Road | 19.3 mi | 33m |
| North Randall Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Galena Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Higgins Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hillcrest Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Sharon Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Willow Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thorobred Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Randall Road
— 19.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Willow Lane
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Willow Lane
2
Turn right onto Bullfrog Road
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
Bullfrog Road
3
Turn right onto Thorobred Lane
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Thorobred Lane
4
Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hillcrest Drive
5
Continue on Hillcrest Drive
274 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hillcrest Drive
6
Turn straight onto Sharon Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sharon Drive
7
At end of road, turn left onto IL 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Higgins Road
8
Turn left onto CR 34
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Randall Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Randall Road
10
Continue on CR 34
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 34
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Randall Road
12
Continue on Randall Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Galena Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
9:11 AM
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
1 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
51m 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 Sleepy Hollow, IL to Aurora, IL covers 27.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Randall Road, North Randall Road, West Galena Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Sleepy Hollow, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.31 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 27.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (Bullfrog Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Thorobred Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hillcrest Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sleepy Hollow, 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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