How far is Elmhurst, IL from South Lawndale, IL?
The driving distance from Elmhurst, IL to South Lawndale, IL is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmhurst and South Lawndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst and South Lawndale.
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Start on the route
81 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto South York Street
1 km · 1 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto East Saint Charles Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 13 min
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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
1935 ft · 40 sec · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto West 27th Street
1 km · 3 min · West 27th Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Louis Avenue
116 m · 26 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmhurst and South Lawndale.
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.
I 290 East
Merge slight left
9.62 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Mostly Clear near South Lawndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmhurst to South Lawndale?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Elmhurst and 7.7 miles from South Lawndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmhurst and Mostly Clear near South Lawndale.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
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 Forest Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and South Lawndale. Straight-line distance: 12.34 mi (19.86 km).
#1 Elmhurst
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
| Population | 46,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.8994700, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Lawndale
South Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8436400, -87.7125500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lawndale (-87.71255, 41.84364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.50 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
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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