How far is Berwyn, IL from Chicago Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Chicago Ridge, IL is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Chicago Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Chicago Ridge.
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Start on West Cermak Road
28 m · 6 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
702 ft · 22 sec · Oak Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
7.6 mi · 14 min · South Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto West 87th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 87th Street
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Turn right onto South Ridgeland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridgeland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Chicago Ridge.
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.
South Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
7.55 mi · 00h 14m
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 Chicago Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Chicago Ridge?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Bedford Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Berwyn and 5.8 miles from Chicago Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Chicago Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford Park
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 Bedford Park.
Summit
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Hammond–Whiting station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Chicago Ridge. Straight-line distance: 10.33 mi (16.63 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago Ridge
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,775 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014200, -87.7792200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chicago Ridge (-87.77922, 41.70142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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