How far is Berwyn, IL from Deerfield, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Deerfield, IL is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
27.79 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.3 mi
35.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.3 mi
Kilometers
35.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.79 mi
Kilometers
44.73 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Park Ridge
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Deerfield
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 10 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Des Plaines River Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Irving Park Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Deerfield Road

    2278 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Deerfield Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Deerfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

    1333 ft · 29 sec · North Waukegan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elder Lane

    569 ft · 30 sec · Elder Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
14.9 mi · 54%
1st Avenue Cutoff
4.76 mi · 17%
Des Plaines River Road
2.85 mi · 10%
Deerfield Road
1.7 mi · 6%
Cermak Road
1.27 mi · 5%
Irving Park Road
1.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

14.9 mi · 00h 18m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Ridge
00h 22m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Berwyn and 13.9 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

22 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Deerfield

#2 Deerfield

Village in Illinois

Population18,532
Coordinates42.1711400, -87.8445100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Deerfield (-87.84451, 42.17114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $4.65 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.30 $5.20 $10.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Deerfield. The current time is 04:05:43.

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.