How far is Chicago Lawn, IL from Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago Lawn, IL to Aurora, IL is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago Lawn and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Lawn and Aurora.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
151 m · 24 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn right onto South Sacramento Avenue
1327 ft · 1 min · South Sacramento Avenue
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Turn left onto West 63rd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 63rd Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West 55th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 55th Street
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Turn left onto South Archer Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Archer Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · 1st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1849 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: 1st Avenue
2144 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road
802 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2521 ft · 45 sec · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto 75th Street
13.5 mi · 24 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto East New York Street
6 mi · 11 min · East New York Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street
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Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago Lawn and Aurora.
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.
75th Street
Turn left onto 75th Street
13.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Chicago Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Lawn to Aurora?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Chicago Lawn and 27.5 miles from Aurora.
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 14 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 4:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicago Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darien.
La Grange Road
Summit
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Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Lawn and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.75 km).
#1 Chicago Lawn
Chicago Lawn is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7750300, -87.6964400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $10.70 | $21.39 |
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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