How far is Berwyn, IL from Genoa, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Genoa, IL is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
53.79 mi
01h 21m
Flight
49.23 mi
79.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.23 mi
Kilometers
79.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.79 mi
Kilometers
86.56 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Genoa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Genoa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Bartlett
IL

Village in United States of America

From Berwyn
26.8 mi
00h 40m
To Genoa
27 mi
00h 40m

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
75°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 Genoa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road

    636 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lake Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Oak Street

    1736 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
17.9 mi · 33%
Lake Street
6.73 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
5.54 mi · 10%
US 20 West
5.39 mi · 10%
West Lake Street
5.19 mi · 10%
I 290 West
4.07 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Continue straight

12.5 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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartlett
00h 40m from Berwyn
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Genoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Berwyn and 27 miles from Genoa.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Genoa.

Stop Ideas Near Bartlett

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

33 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

33 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

38 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Genoa. Straight-line distance: 49.23 mi (79.23 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Genoa

City in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States

Population5,251
Coordinates42.0972500, -88.6928700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Genoa (-88.69287, 42.09725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.18 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.36 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 Genoa. The current time is 23:34:32.

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.