How far is Alden, IL from Berwyn, IL?

The driving distance from Alden, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.6 mi
01h 36m
Flight
56.06 mi
90.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.06 mi
Kilometers
90.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.6 mi
Kilometers
123.28 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Alden
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alden
2026-04-15T21:40
Arrive Berwyn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alden
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Zurich
IL

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Alden
36.7 mi
00h 48m
To Berwyn
39.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alden and Berwyn.

  1. 1

    Start on Alden Road

    3 m · 4 sec · Alden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    13.9 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue

    802 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
33 mi · 43%
I 290 East
20.9 mi · 27%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 6%
South 1st Avenue
1.37 mi · 2%
Cermak Road
1.29 mi · 2%
West Cermak Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Zurich
00h 48m from Alden
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alden to Berwyn?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Lake Zurich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Alden and 39.9 miles from Berwyn.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berwyn.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Zurich

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

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

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Glenview station

27 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

47 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

51 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alden and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 56.06 mi (90.22 km).

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#1 Alden

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,344
Coordinates42.4589100, -88.5178800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Alden Road (-88.517875, 42.45894)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alden and Berwyn. The current time is 21:40:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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