How far is Oak Lawn, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Oak Lawn, IL to Chicago, IL is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Lawn and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Lawn and Chicago.
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Start on Mulberry Avenue
80 m · 14 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Turn right onto 99th Place
798 ft · 41 sec · 99th Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 54th Avenue
97 m · 16 sec · 54th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 99th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 99th Street
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Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
7.2 mi · 12 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Chicago
2308 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 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 Oak Lawn and Chicago.
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.
South Cicero Avenue
Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue
7.2 mi · 00h 12m
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 Oak Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Lawn to Chicago?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Stickney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Oak Lawn and 16 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Lawn and Mostly Sunny near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Stickney
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 Stickney.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Lawn and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 11.11 mi (17.88 km).
#1 Oak Lawn
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 54,376 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108700, -87.7581100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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