How far is Berwyn, IL from Lake Bluff, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Lake Bluff, IL is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
38.11 mi
00h 58m
Flight
29.66 mi
47.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.66 mi
Kilometers
47.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.11 mi
Kilometers
61.34 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Lake Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Glenview
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Berwyn
19.1 mi
00h 29m
To Lake Bluff
19.1 mi
00h 29m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Lake Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 290 East

    1137 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    3014 ft · 47 sec · Eisenhower Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50: Cicero Avenue

    831 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Lexington Street

    92 m · 8 sec · West Lexington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Cicero Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Cicero Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Pulaski Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Irving Park Road

    1004 ft · 21 sec · West Irving Park Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Kennedy Irving Park Road

    119 m · 16 sec · Kennedy Irving Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Keeler Avenue

    120 m · 20 sec · North Keeler Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    806 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2640 ft · 41 sec · Kennedy Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Skokie Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Skokie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    75 m · 5 sec · West Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    860 ft · 24 sec · Skokie Valley Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rockland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Scranton Avenue

    2362 ft · 56 sec · Scranton Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on West Scranton Avenue

    127 m · 12 sec · West Scranton Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on East Center Avenue

    2977 ft · 2 min · East Center Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on East Center Avenue

    87 m · 13 sec · East Center Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edens Expressway
13.5 mi · 36%
Skokie Highway
3.84 mi · 10%
South Skokie Highway
3.63 mi · 10%
Skokie Valley Road
3.54 mi · 9%
South Pulaski Road
2.9 mi · 8%
North Pulaski Road
2.14 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Edens Expressway

Continue on Edens Expressway

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenview
00h 29m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Berwyn and Sunny near Lake Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Lake Bluff?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Glenview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Berwyn and 19.1 miles from Lake Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Berwyn and Sunny near Lake Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Glenview

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

2 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

29 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

31 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Lake Bluff. Straight-line distance: 29.66 mi (47.74 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Lake Bluff

#2 Lake Bluff

Village in Illinois

Population5,524
Coordinates42.2789100, -87.8342400
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Lake Bluff (-87.83424, 42.27891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 Lake Bluff. The current time is 23:21:09.

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.