How far is Berwyn, IL from Capron, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Capron, IL is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
77.43 mi
01h 45m
Flight
61.59 mi
99.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.59 mi
Kilometers
99.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.43 mi
Kilometers
124.61 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Capron
Wed, May 13, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, May 14, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-05-13T21:06
Arrive Capron
Wed, May 13, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
West Dundee
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
38.6 mi
00h 52m
To Capron
38.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Higgins Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Meacham Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Meacham Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    2759 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    24.7 mi · 26 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo

    2399 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway

    60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · South State Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Brink Street

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Brink Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    38 m · 5 sec · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
24.7 mi · 32%
I 290 West
14.6 mi · 19%
South State Street
10.6 mi · 14%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 11%
West Brink Street
6.82 mi · 9%
Eisenhower Expressway
3.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

24.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Dundee
00h 52m from Berwyn
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Partly Sunny near Capron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

West Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Berwyn and 38.8 miles from Capron.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Dundee

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

52 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Capron. Straight-line distance: 61.59 mi (99.12 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Capron

City in Boone County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,343
Coordinates42.3997400, -88.7403800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Capron (-88.74038, 42.39974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Capron. The current time is 21:06:39.

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.