How far is Berwyn, IL from Lake of the Woods, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Lake of the Woods, IL is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
137.24 mi
02h 45m
Flight
117.49 mi
189.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.49 mi
Kilometers
189.08 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.24 mi
Kilometers
220.86 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake of the Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sat, Apr 18, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-17T23:31
Arrive Lake of the Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Berwyn
68.7 mi
01h 22m
To Lake of the Woods
68.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Lake of the Woods.

  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

    108.6 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2125 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Prairieview Road

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Prairieview Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Prairieview Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 50

    1318 ft · 1 min · County Road 50

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Lake of the Woods Road

    138 m · 14 sec · North Lake of the Woods Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    92 m · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    42 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
109 mi · 80%
South Cicero Avenue
11.6 mi · 8%
Cicero Avenue
6.57 mi · 5%
I 74 West
5.16 mi · 4%
West Cermak Road
2.55 mi · 2%
South Prairieview Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 22m from Berwyn
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake of the Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Lake of the Woods?

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Berwyn and 68.6 miles from Lake of the Woods.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake of the Woods.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

20 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Lake of the Woods. Straight-line distance: 117.49 mi (189.08 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake of the Woods

Census designated place in Illinois, United States

Population2,912
Coordinates40.2064200, -88.3686700
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Lake of the Woods (-88.36867, 40.20642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 Lake of the Woods. The current time is 23:31:29.

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.