How far is Berwyn, IL from Brookfield, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Brookfield, IL is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.83 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.51 mi
5.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.51 mi
Kilometers
5.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.83 mi
Kilometers
7.78 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-18T02:25
Arrive Brookfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
North Riverside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Berwyn
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Brookfield
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cermak Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 17th Avenue

    1481 ft · 38 sec · 17th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Maple Avenue

    59 m · 7 sec · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Maple Avenue

    1270 ft · 38 sec · Maple Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Grant Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cermak Road
2.52 mi · 52%
Maple Avenue
1.5 mi · 31%
West Cermak Road
0.51 mi · 11%
17th Avenue
0.28 mi · 6%
Grant Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Cermak Road

Continue on Cermak Road

2.52 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Riverside
00h 05m from Berwyn
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Berwyn and 2.4 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Riverside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

16 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 3.51 mi (5.65 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Brookfield

Village in Cook County, Illinois (United States of America)

Population18,091
Coordinates41.8239200, -87.8517300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Brookfield (-87.85173, 41.82392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.65 L · about $0.64
Round trip
$1.28
0.34 gal · 1.3 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.64 $1.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.72 $1.45
Premium $4.65 $0.79 $1.58
Diesel $5.30 $0.90 $1.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Brookfield. The current time is 02:25:43.

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.