Aurora, Illinois to Highland Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

39.5 miles 63.6 km · straight line
51.4 miles estimated 82.7 km · driving distance
1h 2min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Highland Park?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Highland Park is 39.5 miles (63.6 km) as the crow flies. Highland Park is located NE of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.4 miles, taking about 1h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Highland Park. 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 Highland Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 2min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 14min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Highland Park

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
Highland Park
42.18°N, 87.80°W
America/Chicago
212m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 630.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients