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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Continue on Cermak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
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Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1.7 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
108 m · 10 sec · Harrison Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
736 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Colfax Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street
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Continue on Sterling Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northwest Highway
11.7 mi · 18 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto Cary Algonquin Road
618 ft · 29 sec · Cary Algonquin Road
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Continue on Silver Lake Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road
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Continue on Silver Lake Trail
2422 ft · 2 min · Silver Lake Trail
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
2072 ft · 2 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Oakhill Road
155 m · 22 sec · Oakhill Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Oakwood Hills. Straight-line distance: 35.77 mi (57.56 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakwood Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 42.2464100, -88.2428600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood Hills (-88.24286, 42.24641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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