How far is Berwyn, IL from Oakwood Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Oakwood Hills, IL is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
43.66 mi
01h 12m
Flight
35.77 mi
57.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.77 mi
Kilometers
57.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.27 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakwood Hills
Thu, Jun 11, 6:34 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Jun 11, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-06-11T05:22
Arrive Oakwood Hills
Thu, Jun 11, 6:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Berwyn
21.8 mi
00h 36m
To Oakwood Hills
21.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Oakwood Hills.

  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

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road

    1873 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kirchoff Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Colfax Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sterling Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Sterling Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Northwest Highway

    11.7 mi · 18 min · West Northwest Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cary Algonquin Road

    618 ft · 29 sec · Cary Algonquin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Silver Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Silver Lake Trail

    2422 ft · 2 min · Silver Lake Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    2072 ft · 2 min · Lake Shore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oakhill Road

    155 m · 22 sec · Oakhill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakhill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 West
17.8 mi · 41%
West Northwest Highway
11.7 mi · 27%
Eisenhower Expressway
3.47 mi · 8%
South Plum Grove Road
1.94 mi · 4%
1st Avenue Cutoff
1.68 mi · 4%
West Colfax Street
1.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

15.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 36m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Oakwood Hills?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Berwyn and 21.9 miles from Oakwood Hills.

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

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Berwyn and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakwood Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Oakwood Hills. Straight-line distance: 35.77 mi (57.56 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Oakwood Hills

#2 Oakwood Hills

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,011
Coordinates42.2464100, -88.2428600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Oakwood Hills (-88.24286, 42.24641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Oakwood Hills. The current time is 05:22:26.

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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.