How far is Berwyn, IL from Waterman, IL?
The driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Waterman, IL is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berwyn and Waterman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn and Waterman.
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Start on West Cermak Road
2705 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Continue on Cermak Road
6 mi · 11 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on 22nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 22nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 Toll West: Aurora
57 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 88 Toll West: Aurora
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
23.5 mi · 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
980 ft · 29 sec · North Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwyn and Waterman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berwyn to Waterman?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 26.7 miles from Berwyn and 26.8 miles from Waterman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Berwyn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterman.
Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
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 North Aurora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berwyn and Waterman. Straight-line distance: 50.76 mi (81.69 km).
#1 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterman
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,497 |
| Coordinates | 41.7717000, -88.7736900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterman (-88.77369, 41.7717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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