How far is South Lawndale, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from South Lawndale, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.73 mi
00h 17m
Flight
4.2 mi
6.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.2 mi
Kilometers
6.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.73 mi
Kilometers
7.62 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Tue, Nov 10, 7:11 AM CST
Return by in South Lawndale
Tue, Nov 10, 7:29 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Lawndale
2026-11-10T06:53
Arrive Berwyn
Tue, Nov 10, 7:11 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Lawndale
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Cicero
IL

Town in Illinois

From South Lawndale
2.4 mi
00h 08m
To Berwyn
2.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 5:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Lawndale and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saint Louis Avenue

    86 m · 25 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 26th Street

    668 ft · 41 sec · West 26th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Central Park Avenue

    668 ft · 26 sec · South Central Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 25th Street

    2665 ft · 2 min · West 25th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Pulaski Road

    2024 ft · 54 sec · South Pulaski Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Cermak Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · West Cermak Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cermak Road
3.56 mi · 75%
West 25th Street
0.5 mi · 11%
South Pulaski Road
0.38 mi · 8%
West 26th Street
0.13 mi · 3%
South Central Park Avenue
0.13 mi · 3%
South Saint Louis Avenue
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Cermak Road

Turn left onto West Cermak Road

3.56 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cicero
00h 08m from South Lawndale
Leave By
7:54 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Lawndale and Sunny near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Lawndale to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from South Lawndale and 2.4 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cicero

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

10 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

10 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Lawndale and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 4.2 mi (6.76 km).

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#1 South Lawndale

South Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8436400, -87.7125500
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: South Saint Louis Avenue (-87.71233, 41.843643)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.63 L · about $0.76
Round trip
$1.53
0.34 gal · 1.26 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $0.76 $1.53
Mid-grade $5.12 $0.87 $1.74
Premium $5.68 $0.97 $1.93
Diesel $6.52 $1.11 $2.22

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 South Lawndale and Berwyn. The current time is 06:53:10.

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.