How far is Berwyn, IL from Chicago Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Chicago Heights, IL is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.74 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.16 mi
40.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.16 mi
Kilometers
40.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.74 mi
Kilometers
47.86 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicago Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-19T12:31
Arrive Chicago Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Alsip
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
14.9 mi
00h 24m
To Chicago Heights
14.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Chicago Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue

    702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue

    8.4 mi · 15 min · South Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1553 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    1942 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 76th Avenue

    136 m · 13 sec · 76th Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2885 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.1 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 1: Halsted Street

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 1 South: Halsted Street

    2096 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Halsted Street

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Halsted Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Halsted Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
13.8 mi · 46%
South Harlem Avenue
8.37 mi · 28%
Halsted Street
4.77 mi · 16%
Riverside Drive
0.75 mi · 3%
76th Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
IL 1 South
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

11.1 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alsip
00h 24m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Chicago Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Chicago Heights?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Alsip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Berwyn and 14.9 miles from Chicago Heights.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Chicago Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Alsip

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

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

RAIL

Homewood

13 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Chicago Heights. Straight-line distance: 25.16 mi (40.49 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Chicago Heights

#2 Chicago Heights

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population28,990
Coordinates41.5061500, -87.6356000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Chicago Heights (-87.6356, 41.50615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Chicago Heights. The current time is 12:31:23.

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.