How far is Des Plaines, IL from Chicago Lawn, IL?
The driving distance from Des Plaines, IL to Chicago Lawn, IL is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Plaines and Chicago Lawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Plaines and Chicago Lawn.
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Start on Henry Avenue
557 ft · 25 sec · Henry Avenue
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto East Oakton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Oakton Street
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Turn right onto Busse Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Busse Highway
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Turn straight onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ogden Avenue, Racine Avenue
1127 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on North Racine Avenue
654 ft · 24 sec · North Racine Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Ogden Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto South Damen Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto South Western Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn right onto West 63rd Street
1752 ft · 37 sec · West 63rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 63rd Street
927 ft · 26 sec · West 63rd Street
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Turn left onto South California Avenue
1334 ft · 39 sec · South California Avenue
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Turn right onto West 65th Street
833 ft · 42 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 Des Plaines 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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
6.33 mi · 00h 09m
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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines to Chicago Lawn?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Des Plaines and 13.2 miles from Chicago Lawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Plaines and Sunny near Chicago Lawn.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Plaines and Chicago Lawn. Straight-line distance: 20.28 mi (32.63 km).
#1 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 58,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
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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