How far is Aurora, IL from Chicago Lawn, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Chicago Lawn, IL is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DuPage County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Chicago Lawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Chicago Lawn.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 88 East: Chicago
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
17.8 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
831 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West Lexington Street
92 m · 9 sec · West Lexington Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
6.4 mi · 11 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 63rd Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West 63rd Street
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Turn right onto South Mozart Street
1328 ft · 1 min · South Mozart Street
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Turn right onto West 65th Street
153 m · 27 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn left
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Chicago Lawn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
17.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Chicago Lawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Chicago Lawn?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Aurora and 22.2 miles from Chicago Lawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Chicago Lawn.
Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Chicago Lawn. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.75 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago Lawn
Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7750300, -87.6964400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chicago Lawn (-87.69644, 41.77503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.56 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $9.03 | $18.05 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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