How far is Berwyn, IL from Clifton, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Clifton, IL is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
71.89 mi
01h 32m
Flight
63.66 mi
102.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.66 mi
Kilometers
102.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.89 mi
Kilometers
115.7 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 Clifton
Sun, May 3, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sun, May 3, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-05-03T09:42
Arrive Clifton
Sun, May 3, 11:15 AM 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
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peotone
IL

City in United States of America

From Berwyn
36 mi
00h 46m
To Clifton
35.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue

    11.6 mi · 19 min · South Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.5 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Clifton

    1369 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 2900 North Road

    1307 ft · 28 sec · East 2900 North Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2460 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
50.3 mi · 70%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 16%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 9%
West Cermak Road
2.55 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
East 2900 North Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

49.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
63.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peotone
00h 46m from Berwyn
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Berwyn and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 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?

Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Berwyn and 35.9 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Berwyn and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Peotone

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

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

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Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

27 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
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Dyer station

29 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 63.66 mi (102.45 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clifton

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

Population1,297
Coordinates40.9353100, -87.9344900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Clifton (-87.93449, 40.93531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.6 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.2 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Clifton. The current time is 09:42:27.

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.