Origin
Streamwood, IL
Morning in Streamwood on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Streamwood, 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
46m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Streamwood, IL
Tom Fisk
Aurora, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Streamwood, IL to Aurora, IL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Illinois Route 59, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, North Neltnor Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Illinois Route 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Streamwood, IL to Aurora, IL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 46m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Illinois Route 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 20 / West Lake Street.
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 27.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (IL 59 / South Sutton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 20 / West Lake Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / West Lake Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 59 / South Sutton Road
Turn right onto IL 59 / South Sutton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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 Streamwood, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Iowa.
Chicago
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Iowa
17.5 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Route 59 | 9 mi | 15m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| North Neltnor Boulevard | 4 mi | 7m |
| North Lake Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Bartlett Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Sutton Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ingalton Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Illinois Route 59
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Streamwood, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on Cypress Drive
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cypress Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto V47
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bartlett Road
3
Continue on V47
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bartlett Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lake Street
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward IL 59: Barrington, West Chicago
6
Turn right onto IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sutton Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on IL 59
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Ingalton Avenue
8
Continue on IL 59
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 59
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Neltnor Boulevard
10
Continue on IL 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 117
Toward IL 31, IL 56 East
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto IL 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lincolnway Street
15
Continue on IL 31
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lake Street
16
Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.36
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(6.1 mi)
$0.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Aurora on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
36% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 2:09PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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
6 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
46m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Streamwood, IL to Aurora, IL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Illinois Route 59, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, North Neltnor Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Streamwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 27.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.7 miles (US 20 / West Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (IL 59 / South Sutton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Streamwood, IL and Aurora, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Iowa.
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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