How far is Berwyn, IL from Third Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Third Lake, IL is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
46.36 mi
01h 09m
Flight
37.84 mi
60.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.84 mi
Kilometers
60.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.36 mi
Kilometers
74.61 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Third Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 PM CDT
Return by in Berwyn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwyn
2026-04-19T17:02
Arrive Third Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Ridgeland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Berwyn
23.2 mi
00h 34m
To Third Lake
23.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Third Lake.

  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

    4.8 mi · 10 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Des Plaines River Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Irving Park Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    30.3 mi · 36 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue

    807 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rollins Road

    3091 ft · 1 min · Rollins Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2986 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Grant Avenue

    75 m · 13 sec · North Grant Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sunshine Avenue

    2367 ft · 2 min · Sunshine Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Lake Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · South Lake Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
30.3 mi · 65%
1st Avenue Cutoff
4.76 mi · 10%
Des Plaines River Road
2.85 mi · 6%
Grand Avenue
2.56 mi · 6%
Cermak Road
1.27 mi · 3%
Irving Park Road
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

30.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 34m from Berwyn
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Mostly Sunny near Third Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Third Lake?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Berwyn and 23.2 miles from Third Lake.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

37 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Third Lake. Straight-line distance: 37.84 mi (60.89 km).

Berwyn

#1 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Third Lake

#2 Third Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,145
Coordinates42.3739100, -88.0109100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Berwyn (-87.79367, 41.85059)
End: Third Lake (-88.01091, 42.37391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwyn and Third Lake. The current time is 17:02:43.

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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.