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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.41 mi
00h 50m
Flight
22.47 mi
36.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.47 mi
Kilometers
36.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.41 mi
Kilometers
55.37 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berwyn
Sat, May 30, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Buffalo Grove
Sat, May 30, 12:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo Grove
2026-05-30T10:30
Arrive Berwyn
Sat, May 30, 11:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo Grove
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
Schiller Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Buffalo Grove
15.6 mi
00h 25m
To Berwyn
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Aptakisic Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Aptakisic Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Buffalo Grove Road

    822 ft · 20 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Cook Road

    709 ft · 16 sec · Lake Cook Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McHenry Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McHenry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Elmhurst Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Elmhurst Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Rand Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Rand Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rand Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Northwest Highway

    158 m · 13 sec · North Northwest Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2467 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    1992 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue

    802 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive

    116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff

    1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cermak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cermak Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Cermak Road

    2763 ft · 1 min · West Cermak Road

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
11.4 mi · 33%
I 290 East
4.62 mi · 13%
North Elmhurst Road
4.33 mi · 13%
Rand Road
3.2 mi · 9%
McHenry Road
1.37 mi · 4%
South 1st Avenue
1.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schiller Park
00h 25m from Buffalo Grove
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo Grove and Berwyn. Straight-line distance: 22.47 mi (36.16 km).

Buffalo Grove

#1 Buffalo Grove

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population41,496
Coordinates42.1514100, -87.9597900
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Berwyn

#2 Berwyn

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population53,701
Coordinates41.8505900, -87.7936700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Aptakisic Road (-87.959793, 42.15142)
End: West Cermak Road (-87.793669, 41.85056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo Grove and Berwyn. The current time is 10:30:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.