How far is Park Ridge, IL from South Lawndale, IL?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to South Lawndale, IL is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.76 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.32 mi
21.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.32 mi
Kilometers
21.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.76 mi
Kilometers
26.97 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Lawndale
Tue, Nov 10, 9:27 AM CST
Return by in Park Ridge
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-11-10T08:55
Arrive South Lawndale
Tue, Nov 10, 9:27 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Park Ridge
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lincolnwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Park Ridge
8.4 mi
00h 16m
To South Lawndale
8.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 5:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and South Lawndale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and South Lawndale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1370 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    2222 ft · 35 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 19: Irving Park Road, Keeler Avenue

    1332 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 23 sec · West Irving Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Pulaski Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 27th Street

    1 km · 3 min · West 27th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Saint Louis Avenue

    116 m · 26 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and South Lawndale.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Pulaski Road
7.69 mi · 46%
West Touhy Avenue
2.69 mi · 16%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.36 mi · 14%
Edens Expressway
2.07 mi · 12%
West 27th Street
0.63 mi · 4%
Kennedy Expressway
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Pulaski Road

Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

5.54 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincolnwood
00h 16m from Park Ridge
Leave By
7:24 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge to South Lawndale?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Lincolnwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Park Ridge and 8.4 miles from South Lawndale.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:24 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Park Ridge and Mostly Clear near South Lawndale.

Stop Ideas Near Lincolnwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood.

RAIL

Glenview station

10 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and South Lawndale. Straight-line distance: 13.32 mi (21.43 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 South Lawndale

South Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8436400, -87.7125500
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Ridge (-87.84062, 42.01114)
End: South Lawndale (-87.71255, 41.84364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.30
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $2.65 $5.30
Mid-grade $5.12 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $5.68 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $6.52 $3.85 $7.69

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Ridge and South Lawndale. The current time is 08:55:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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