Aurora, Illinois to Buffalo Grove: Road Trip Guide & Distance

32.7 miles 52.7 km · straight line
42.6 miles estimated 68.5 km · driving distance
51min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Buffalo Grove?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Buffalo Grove is 32.7 miles (52.7 km) as the crow flies. Buffalo Grove is located NE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42.6 miles, taking about 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and Buffalo Grove. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aurora, Illinois to Buffalo Grove

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 51min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Buffalo Grove

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Buffalo Grove
42.15°N, 87.96°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 760.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients