How far is Berwyn, IL from Carol Stream, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Carol Stream, IL is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Carol Stream.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Carol Stream.
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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
1.7 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
108 m · 10 sec · Harrison Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
736 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Charles Road
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Saint Charles Road
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto East Saint Charles Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp right
54 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn left onto North Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
5.4 mi · 10 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Kuhn Road
2294 ft · 59 sec · Kuhn Road
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Turn right onto Thunderbird Trail
62 m · 11 sec · Thunderbird Trail
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Turn right onto Aztec Drive
49 m · 8 sec · Aztec Drive
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Turn left onto West Thunderbird Trail
1243 ft · 55 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Carol Stream.
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.
North Avenue
Continue on North Avenue
5.41 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Carol Stream.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Carol Stream?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Berwyn and 11.1 miles from Carol Stream.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Carol Stream.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Carol Stream. Straight-line distance: 18.06 mi (29.07 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carol Stream
Town
| Population | 38,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125300, -88.1347900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carol Stream (-88.13479, 41.91253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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