How far is Berwyn, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Vernon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Vernon 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
4.8 mi · 10 min · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn left onto Des Plaines River Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Des Plaines River Road
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Turn left onto Irving Park Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Irving Park Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
17.3 mi · 21 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 22: Half Day Road
1716 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Half Day Road
2 mi · 3 min · Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Olde Half Day Road
2302 ft · 48 sec · Olde Half Day Road
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Continue on East US Highway 45
2.4 mi · 4 min · East US Highway 45
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Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
969 ft · 52 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn right onto Danbury Drive
772 ft · 36 sec · Danbury Drive
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Turn right onto Camden Place
620 ft · 32 sec · Camden Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Valley Road
584 ft · 31 sec · Cherry Valley Road
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Turn left onto Westmoreland Drive
670 ft · 32 sec · Westmoreland Drive
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Turn right onto Oakwood Road
11 m · 2 sec · Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Vernon Hills.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
17.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Berwyn and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Vernon Hills?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Berwyn and 17 miles from Vernon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berwyn and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Plaines.
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La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.22 mi (43.8 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon Hills (-87.97952, 42.21947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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