How far is Berwyn, IL from Lanark, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Lanark, IL is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
124.44 mi
02h 39m
Flight
106.2 mi
170.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.2 mi
Kilometers
170.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.44 mi
Kilometers
200.27 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lanark
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-15T18:51
Arrive Lanark
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Creston
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
62.1 mi
01h 19m
To Lanark
62.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cermak Road

    2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Cermak Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 22nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    57 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora

    1709 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 26: Dixon

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    2318 ft · 44 sec · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    53 m · 10 sec · West Locust Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
82.8 mi · 67%
IL 26
23.5 mi · 19%
Cermak Road
5.99 mi · 5%
22nd Street
1.47 mi · 1%
West Cermak Road
0.51 mi
South Broad Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

59.3 mi · 01h 04m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
106.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creston
01h 19m from Berwyn
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lanark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Creston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Berwyn and 62.3 miles from Lanark.

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

The direct path is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lanark.

Stop Ideas Near Creston

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

38 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Mendota station

44 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

46 mi away
101 West Main Street
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

62 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Lanark. Straight-line distance: 106.2 mi (170.92 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lanark

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,321
Coordinates42.1022500, -89.8334500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Lanark (-89.83345, 42.10225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Lanark. The current time is 18:51:26.

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.