How far is Berwyn, IL from Bristol, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Bristol, IL is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
43.01 mi
01h 00m
Flight
34.63 mi
55.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.63 mi
Kilometers
55.73 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.01 mi
Kilometers
69.22 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Warrenville
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
21.4 mi
00h 30m
To Bristol
21.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    57 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn

    956 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove

    667 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47

    983 ft · 19 sec · Illinois Route 47

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Route 30

    2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30

  12. 12

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Galena Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Galena Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cannonball Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cannonball Trail

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.5 mi · 55%
Cermak Road
5.99 mi · 14%
IL 56 West
4.24 mi · 10%
United States Route 30
2.83 mi · 7%
22nd Street
1.47 mi · 3%
Galena Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

23.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenville
00h 30m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Berwyn and 21.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Warrenville

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

5 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

34 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 34.63 mi (55.73 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Bristol

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population30,486
Coordinates41.6855900, -88.4281300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Bristol (-88.42813, 41.68559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Bristol. The current time is 04:07:48.

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.