How far is South Lawndale, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from South Lawndale, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lawndale and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lawndale and Des Plaines.
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Start on South Saint Louis Avenue
86 m · 25 sec · South Saint Louis Avenue
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Turn left onto West 26th Street
668 ft · 41 sec · West 26th Street
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Turn right onto South Central Park Avenue
668 ft · 26 sec · South Central Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West 25th Street
2665 ft · 2 min · West 25th Street
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Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · South Pulaski Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pulaski Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Pulaski Road
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Northwest Highway
21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
924 ft · 22 sec · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Busse Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Busse Highway
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Turn slight left onto Oakton Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakton Street
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Turn right onto South Des Plaines River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Henry Avenue
557 ft · 24 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Lawndale and Des Plaines.
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 Pulaski Road
Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
5.29 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving South Lawndale and Sunny near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lawndale to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Harwood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from South Lawndale and 24.8 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Lawndale and Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Harwood Heights
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 Harwood Heights.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lawndale and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.39 km).
#1 South Lawndale
South Lawndale is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8436400, -87.7125500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 58,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
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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