Origin
Crystal Lake, IL
Night in Crystal Lake on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Lake, IL to South Lawndale, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Lake, IL
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South Lawndale, IL
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
Crystal Lake, IL to South Lawndale, IL is 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m via I 290 and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a single-day excursion when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for its practicality and ease of travel within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 24.2 mi | 32m |
| West Algonquin Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Pyott Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Algonquin Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Barrington Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Pulaski Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 24.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake, IL and South Lawndale, IL.
1
Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
25 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Crystal Lake Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on V32
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pyott Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto A48
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West Algonquin Road
5
Turn straight onto IL 62; IL 68
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Dundee Road
6
Continue on IL 62
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Algonquin Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Barrington Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Barrington Road
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
9
Merge onto I 90
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A-B
Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 68A
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
this road
Exit 68A
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
13
Merge onto I 290; IL 53
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
19 mi
·
24 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 24B
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto West Lexington Street
302 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Lexington Street
17
Turn right onto IL 50
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pulaski Road
20
Turn left onto West 27th Street
0.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West 27th Street
21
Turn left onto South Saint Louis Avenue
380 ft
·
26 sec
·
South Saint Louis Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
South Saint Louis Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Crystal Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 48.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68A-B
Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
9
22.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68A
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago, West S...
7
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
7
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24B
Toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
West Roosevelt Road
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(4.5 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Lawndale, IL
Night in South Lawndale on Saturday
Local time
11:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on I 290, which is a major interstate, allowing for consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 24.2 miles on I 290. While primarily highway, the inclusion of roads like West Algonquin Road means you'll also navigate more local conditions. The drive progresses by transitioning from potentially faster tollways to more varied road types as you approach your destination.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on I 290.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Crystal Lake, IL to South Lawndale, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Suburbs along the way.
Suburbs
22.2 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Lawndale, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Lawndale, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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