Lakewood, IL Road Trips

Drivers starting from Lakewood, IL have 10 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 64 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lakewood, IL spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

175.9 mi

Champaign, IL

Quickest Drive

32m

Elgin, IL

Plan Around Lakewood, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lakewood, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Waukegan, IL to Lakewood, IL 34.7 mi · 59m

Continue From Lakewood, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lakewood, IL to Champaign, IL 175.9 mi · 3h 41m Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL 140.3 mi · 3h 14m Lakewood, IL to Joliet, IL 68.2 mi · 1h 39m Lakewood, IL to Berwyn, IL 47.8 mi · 1h 14m

Trips from Lakewood, IL

Lakewood, IL to Champaign, IL

175.9 mi 3h 41m

Lakewood, IL to Bloomington, IL

140.3 mi 3h 14m

Lakewood, IL to Joliet, IL

68.2 mi 1h 39m

Lakewood, IL to Berwyn, IL

47.8 mi 1h 14m

Lakewood, IL to Evanston, IL

40.6 mi 1h 10m

Lakewood, IL to Aurora, IL

35.1 mi 1h 5m

Lakewood, IL to Elgin, IL

16.3 mi 32m

Driving from Lakewood, IL

Expect an average of 64 miles and about 1h 34m behind the wheel when leaving Lakewood, IL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 176 miles (3h 41m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lakewood, IL most often head toward Champaign, IL (175.9 mi, 3h 41m), Bloomington, IL (140.3 mi, 3h 14m), Joliet, IL (68.2 mi, 1h 39m), Chicago, IL (51.1 mi, 1h 23m), and Berwyn, IL (47.8 mi, 1h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 64-mile trip from Lakewood, IL, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Lakewood, IL and 2 routes heading into Lakewood, IL, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 176 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lakewood, IL covers 176 miles and takes approximately 3h 41m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Lakewood, IL runs about 64 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 64-mile trip from Lakewood, IL costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lakewood, IL include Champaign, IL, Bloomington, IL, Joliet, IL and Chicago, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Lakewood, IL

Bloomington, IL 140.3 mi Joliet, IL 68.2 mi Berwyn, IL 47.8 mi Evanston, IL 40.6 mi Aurora, IL 35.1 mi Elgin, IL 16.3 mi

Trips to Lakewood, IL

Waukegan, IL to Lakewood, IL

34.7 mi 59m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Lakewood, IL that also have route pages.

Elgin, IL 16.3 mi · 32m Aurora, IL 35.1 mi · 1h 5m Evanston, IL 40.6 mi · 1h 10m Berwyn, IL 47.8 mi · 1h 14m Joliet, IL 68.2 mi · 1h 39m Bloomington, IL 140.3 mi · 3h 14m Champaign, IL 175.9 mi · 3h 41m