How far is Buffalo Grove, IL from Berwyn, IL?
The driving distance from Buffalo Grove, IL to Berwyn, IL is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo Grove and Berwyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove and Berwyn.
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Start on Aptakisic Road
18 m · 3 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Turn right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
822 ft · 20 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn right onto Lake Cook Road
709 ft · 16 sec · Lake Cook Road
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Turn right onto McHenry Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McHenry Road
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Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto East Rand Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road
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Continue on Rand Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Northwest Highway
158 m · 13 sec · North Northwest Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 294 South: Indiana
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
1992 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
802 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff
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Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road
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Continue on West Cermak Road
2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cermak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo Grove and Berwyn.
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
10.9 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Buffalo Grove and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo Grove to Berwyn?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Buffalo Grove and 18.8 miles from Berwyn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo Grove and Mostly Sunny near Berwyn.
Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park
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 Schiller Park.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.16 km).
#1 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwyn
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 53,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.8505900, -87.7936700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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