How far is Berwyn, IL from Cherry Valley, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Cherry Valley, IL is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
73.81 mi
01h 32m
Flight
64.95 mi
104.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.95 mi
Kilometers
104.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.81 mi
Kilometers
118.79 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 4:53 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Wed, Apr 22, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-22T15:21
Arrive Cherry Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 4:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Elgin
IL

The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.

From Berwyn
36.8 mi
00h 46m
To Cherry Valley
37 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Cherry Valley.

  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

    45.7 mi · 49 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Irene Road

    2277 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Irene Road

    1769 ft · 58 sec · Irene Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elgin Street

    1760 ft · 35 sec · Elgin Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 28 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
45.7 mi · 62%
I 290 West
14.6 mi · 20%
Eisenhower Expressway
3.47 mi · 5%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
1.98 mi · 3%
1st Avenue Cutoff
1.68 mi · 2%
North Meacham Road
1.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

45.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
00h 46m from Berwyn
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Cherry Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Cherry Valley?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Berwyn and 37 miles from Cherry Valley.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Cherry Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

31 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

40 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

47 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Cherry Valley. Straight-line distance: 64.95 mi (104.53 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Cherry Valley

#2 Cherry Valley

Township in Winnebago County, Illinois

Population2,853
Coordinates42.2347434, -88.9489912
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Cherry Valley (-88.948991, 42.234743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Cherry Valley. The current time is 15:21:39.

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.