How far is Berwyn, IL from Sycamore, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Sycamore, IL is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
59.06 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.9 mi
75.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.9 mi
Kilometers
75.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.04 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sycamore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Sycamore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
North Aurora
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Berwyn
29.5 mi
00h 39m
To Sycamore
29.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Peace Road

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Peace Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Peace Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Center Cross Street

    1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    2354 ft · 46 sec · West State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
43 mi · 73%
Peace Road
6.19 mi · 10%
Cermak Road
5.99 mi · 10%
22nd Street
1.47 mi · 2%
DeKalb Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
West Cermak Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

23.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Aurora
00h 39m from Berwyn
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Sycamore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Berwyn and 29.6 miles from Sycamore.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Sycamore.

Stop Ideas Near North Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

24 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Sycamore. Straight-line distance: 46.9 mi (75.48 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

City in Illinois

Population18,317
Coordinates41.9889200, -88.6867500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Sycamore (-88.68675, 41.98892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 Sycamore. The current time is 02:59:14.

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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.