How far is Berwyn, IL from Bradley, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Bradley, IL is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
54.39 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.08 mi
78.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.08 mi
Kilometers
78.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.39 mi
Kilometers
87.54 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradley
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-05-12T19:11
Arrive Bradley
Tue, May 12, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Matteson
IL

Village in United States of America

From Berwyn
27.2 mi
00h 37m
To Bradley
27.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Bradley, Bourbonnais

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kinzie Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kinzie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    2280 ft · 47 sec · East Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Schuyler Avenue

    984 ft · 24 sec · South Schuyler Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
30.9 mi · 57%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 21%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 12%
West Cermak Road
2.55 mi · 5%
Kinzie Avenue
1.58 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

30.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matteson
00h 37m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bradley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Matteson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Berwyn and 27.2 miles from Bradley.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bradley.

Stop Ideas Near Matteson

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

7 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

16 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

27 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

31 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Bradley. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.99 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bradley

#2 Bradley

Village in Illinois, United States

Population15,132
Coordinates41.1419800, -87.8611500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Bradley (-87.86115, 41.14198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Bradley. The current time is 19:11:15.

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.