How far is Berwyn, IL from La Grange, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to La Grange, IL is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.5 miles (313 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.19 mi
05h 14m
Flight
194.47 mi
312.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.47 mi
Kilometers
312.97 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.19 mi
Kilometers
396.21 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-18T01:26
Arrive La Grange
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwyn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Normal
IL

Town in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
123 mi
02h 37m
To La Grange
123.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and La Grange.

  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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Harlem Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Bartonville

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    39 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Valley View Drive

    1061 ft · 18 sec · West Valley View Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 24

    16.9 mi · 25 min · United States Highway 24

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    28.4 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Clinton Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Clinton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lagrange Lock Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 1965 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 12

    2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
120 mi · 49%
South Main Street
33 mi · 13%
I 74 West
28 mi · 11%
US 24 West
19.6 mi · 8%
United States Highway 24
16.9 mi · 7%
I 474 West
7.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

120 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
194.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Normal
02h 37m from Berwyn
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to La Grange?

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Normal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Berwyn and 123.2 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 194.5 miles (313 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Showers And Thunderstorms near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Normal

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Normal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Normal.

RAIL

Uptown Station

1 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

50 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

61 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 194.47 mi (312.97 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Population15,292
Coordinates39.9472700, -90.5373500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: La Grange (-90.53735, 39.94727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.89 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
17.38 gal · 65.78 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.96 $73.92
Premium $4.65 $40.44 $80.89
Diesel $5.30 $46.09 $92.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and La Grange. The current time is 01:26:45.

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.