How far is Berwyn, IL from Buffalo Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Buffalo Grove, IL is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Buffalo Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Buffalo Grove.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Continue on Cermak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
4.8 mi · 10 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn left onto Des Plaines River Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Turn slight right onto US 12, US 45
108 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Mannheim Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Mannheim Road
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Continue on Lee Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lee Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Elk Boulevard
129 m · 12 sec · Elk Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road
921 ft · 18 sec · South Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Rand Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Rand Road
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Continue on East Rand Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · McHenry Road
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Turn left onto Weiland Road
699 ft · 17 sec · Weiland Road
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Turn slight right
48 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
48 m · 8 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto Aptakisic Road
18 m · 3 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aptakisic Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Buffalo Grove.
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.
1st Avenue Cutoff
Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
4.76 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Buffalo Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Buffalo Grove?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Berwyn and 13.2 miles from Buffalo Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Buffalo Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Ridge.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Buffalo Grove. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.16 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo Grove (-87.95979, 42.15141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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