How far is Elk Grove, IL from Lynwood, IL?

The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Lynwood, IL is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.68 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.15 mi
63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.68 mi
Kilometers
76.73 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in Elk Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Grove
2026-04-19T12:33
Arrive Lynwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hickory Hills
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Elk Grove
23.9 mi
00h 34m
To Lynwood
23.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Lynwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Lynwood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elmhurst Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road

  2. 2

    Continue on York Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North York Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North York Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1569 ft · 34 sec · Lake Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East, US 20 East: Chicago

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Burnham Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Burnham Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 203rd Street

    28 m · 4 sec · 203rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 203rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Grove and Lynwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
30.9 mi · 65%
York Road
4.28 mi · 9%
I 290 East
3.03 mi · 6%
South Burnham Avenue
2.65 mi · 6%
North York Street
1.25 mi · 3%
US 6 West
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Hills
00h 34m from Elk Grove
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Lynwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Lynwood?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Hickory Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Elk Grove and 23.9 miles from Lynwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elk Grove and Mostly Sunny near Lynwood.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hickory Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hickory Hills.

RAIL

Summit

7 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Homewood

22 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Lynwood. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63 km).

Elk Grove

#1 Elk Grove

Township in Cook County, Illinois

Population31,831
Coordinates42.0072500, -87.9403400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Lynwood

#2 Lynwood

Village in United States of America

Population9,113
Coordinates41.5264200, -87.5386500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Grove (-87.94034, 42.00725)
End: Lynwood (-87.53865, 41.52642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.15 $14.29
Premium $4.65 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $5.30 $8.91 $17.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Grove and Lynwood. The current time is 12:33:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.