How far is Berwyn, IL from Alden, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Alden, IL is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
74.03 mi
01h 39m
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
74.03 mi
Kilometers
119.14 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alden
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 2:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Alden
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
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 Berwyn
37 mi
00h 49m
To Alden
37 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    108 m · 10 sec · Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    736 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kenosha Street

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Kenosha Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Alden Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Alden Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Rand Road
30.6 mi · 41%
I 290 West
24.5 mi · 33%
Kenosha Street
11.2 mi · 15%
Eisenhower Expressway
3.47 mi · 5%
1st Avenue Cutoff
1.68 mi · 2%
Cermak Road
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

15.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Zurich
00h 49m from Berwyn
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 37 miles from Berwyn and 37 miles from Alden.

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 18 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Berwyn and Alden. Straight-line distance: 56.06 mi (90.22 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alden

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,344
Coordinates42.4589100, -88.5178800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Alden (-88.51788, 42.45891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.65 $12.15 $24.29
Diesel $5.30 $13.84 $27.69

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 Berwyn and Alden. The current time is 23:19:23.

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.